Solarfest - 11th June, Dunsink Observatory, Dublin.

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Solarfest - 11th June, Dunsink Observatory, Dublin.

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If anybody is about and fancies a great day of solar outreach this promises to be a good day!


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Just a little to far away for me.


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Nice one, Mark, should be good for Guinness too!

I'll be away, unfortunately, but it should be a great day. Good luck with the weather.

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Good luck for some sunny weather :hamster:

I've never been to Ireland.

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We are delighted to have Mark joining us this year.
Previous speakers include Kevin Smith, Sally Russell and Nick Howes.

Please come on over folks! You're more than welcome!
Tickets are FREE.
More details on the event and how to reserve tickets are on our Facebook page:
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Dunsink Observatory is only a few miles from Dublin Airport with frequent daily return flights to destinations across the UK and Europe.
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Dunsin ... _BIIgwEwEA
Day return flights are quite feasible, or stay longer and you can join us for some solar observing, imaging and outreach fun on Sunday at Rathbeggan Lakes, Meath.


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Michael,
I'd be interested in any comments Dr Scullion can offer on the thermal protection elements designed into the DKIST - a 4m magnifying glass will focus LOT'S of energy!!!!


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I'll ask the question!

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Just another plug for tomorrows event! Sat at the airport at the moment waiting for the plane, all running to schedule!


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Big thanks to Mark and all the speakers at Solarfest yesterday.
Good fun day and luckily the Sun shook off the cloud for a few minutes before we went home.


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Looks like a very successful day


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Absolutely wonderful! what a great time you all had and you saw the Sun!!! :) :) :)
It rained non stop all weekend here :(
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Even got to do some solar projection with the 12" f19 Grubb refractor! :-)


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