Saturday, May 5, 2012

Public Solar Viewing at Science Museum Oklahoma

Had a great time today. The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club held a public solar viewing session today as part of the "Space Day" festivities at the Science Museum Oklahoma (formerly known as Omniplex). I brought out the Lunt 60 to participate in the event. Solar activity and weather were cooperative, and it was worth the sunburn and heatstroke to see the wow factor as kids and adults alike viewed the sun in both white light and hydrogen alpha filtered scopes. A good time was had by all, and the sun was ablaze with a very large feathery hedgerow prom that lasted through the morning into early afternoon. It was also a pleasure to meet the other OKCAC members and I can't wait to do it again!






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