Sun – Page 8 – Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford

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Despite the poor weather our members were out in force observing the transit of Mercury across the face of the Sun, something that has to be done carefully to be safe.

There were 8 members and 4 visitors at the Observatory with a variety of 'scopes . Rita and Honor also had their PST's on hand. Other members observed at their homes or online.

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="800"] TransitofMercury-MR White light photo by Mike Rushton taken 14:50 on 11/11/19. C8 with f/6.3 focal reducer on HEQ5 Pro. Full aperture glass solar filter Canon 60D at prime focus ISO 1600, Exp 1/400 sec.[/caption]

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="741"] TransitofMercury-JM-2019-11-11 Image by Janice McClean[/caption]

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="757"] TransitofMercury-MC2019-11-11-14-53 Image by Martin Crow 2019-11-11 14:53UT Ha Image[/caption]

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="629"] 20191111_ToM Image by Honor Wheeler in White Light[/caption]

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="800"] ToMRichard Image of the Transit of Mercury 11/11/2019 by Richard Bohner[/caption]

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Solar Observing at Hall Place Summer 2019

19th August 2019

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A big thanks to everyone who supported both of the recent Hall Place Solar Observing events which were an exciting mixture of hide and seek as far as the sun was concerned, but both in their own way very successful.

We had sideways rain at 1100 yesterday (18th August 2019), so we set displays up indoors for about half an hour, after which we relocated outside and never looked back.

Even the sun cream got an airing!

It was very encouraging to meet a couple of extremely bright 8 year olds asking / answering some great questions - future members I'm sure.

These things don't happen by accident so for anyone who supported the two events with equipment, transport, setting up or engaging with the public, a huge thank you.

We will be back in the Winter for the pre- and post- Christmas Stargazing events and should consider any suggestions / fresh ideas to make these as engaging and informative as possible.

Once again, your support is greatly appreciated.

John (Chair)

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Solar Observing at Hall Place – August 2018

20th August 2018

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The Society were at Hall Place on Sunday 19 August 2018 showing members of the public the Sun using safe observing techniques and talking to people about Astronomy in general. Whilst there was a fair amount of cloud about and the Sun was playing 'hide-and-seek' the day was a massive success.

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The Society were at Hall Place on Sunday showing members of the public the Sun using safe observing techniques and talking to people about Astronomy in general. Whilst there was a fair amount of cloud about and the Sun was playing 'hide-and-seek' the day was a massive success.

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Solar Images by Martin Crow

15th July 2018

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Solar Images by Shelley Filippi

14th July 2018

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Solar Images by Simon Dawes

14th July 2018

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Solar Images by Keith Rickard

14th July 2018

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