March 8 Oxford Lake CBSAP Sidewalk Solar Astronomy

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March 8 Oxford Lake CBSAP Sidewalk Solar Astronomy

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I would call this girls day a few guys but overwhelming girls . My wife Anita came along and we were there. About 2 1/2 hours. We had over 50 people stop by as we gave a bundle + of the glasses out. White Light & HA scopes ...the Spectroscope & glasses. SUNTASTIC Day ...thanks for looking ....Clear Skies !!
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Great job! What lovely blue skies you had! :)


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Another set of happy faces.......everyone loves the Sun.

Nice one.

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Excellent work :hamster: :hamster: :hamster:

Must work out a way to get the pictures the right way up though :?:

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pics are ok for those in southern hemisphere :lol: ;)


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Hurray for outreach.

And I am glad that Houghy explained that the southern-hemisphere effect.


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Hi James

congratulations on another wonderful outreach event


Only stardust in the wind, some fine and some less fine scopes, filters and adapters as well. Switzerland 47 N, 9 E, in the heart of EUROPE :)

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I keep seeing the pic are upside down ? Is this a joke or you serious ? Thanks to whoever responds ...


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Hi James

I'm used to your posts with upside down pics. I thought you are doing it at purpose


Only stardust in the wind, some fine and some less fine scopes, filters and adapters as well. Switzerland 47 N, 9 E, in the heart of EUROPE :)

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