Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Jul 29, 2005 15:49:13 GMT -6
I thought this rare shot was rather cool, and thought I would pass it on...
From Spaceweather.com:
SPACE STATION FLYBY: A few hours after the space shuttle Discovery docked with the International Space Station today, the pair flew in front of the sun. Anthony Ayiomamitis of Athens, Greece, photographed the transit:
"The transit lasted 1.1 seconds and was a tremendous sight through my [sun-filtered] AP160 refractor, with exceptional detail and contrast," says Ayiomamitis. "It was a sight to last a lifetime!"
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Also...
A large eruption off the sun has occured, and as the sun rotates to our direction, we may experience some auroral activity within the next few days.
Look to the skies!...
From Spaceweather.com:
SPACE STATION FLYBY: A few hours after the space shuttle Discovery docked with the International Space Station today, the pair flew in front of the sun. Anthony Ayiomamitis of Athens, Greece, photographed the transit:
"The transit lasted 1.1 seconds and was a tremendous sight through my [sun-filtered] AP160 refractor, with exceptional detail and contrast," says Ayiomamitis. "It was a sight to last a lifetime!"
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Also...
A large eruption off the sun has occured, and as the sun rotates to our direction, we may experience some auroral activity within the next few days.
Look to the skies!...
