David Mammana's Solar Eclipse (APOD 21Aug 2008)

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C.Smith
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David Mammana's Solar Eclipse (APOD 21Aug 2008)

Post by C.Smith » Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:24 am

The shoreline location is very unusual looking - I think it complements the other-worldly look of the eclipse.

Location was clearly here...
http://maps.google.ca/maps?cd=1&ll=54.7 ... 68,0.00176
Looking upwards from Canada

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Post by orin stepanek » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:24 pm

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080821.html Welcome - Your link!

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Re: David Mammana's Solar Eclipse (APOD 2008 August 21)

Post by emc » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:32 pm

C.Smith wrote:The shoreline location is very unusual looking - I think it complements the other-worldly look of the eclipse.

Location was clearly here...
http://maps.google.ca/maps?cd=1&ll=54.7 ... 68,0.00176
Cool link... I was able to find it on Google Earth thanks to your help!

This is the GE location info (I think)...

"APOD 20080821" lat=54.72, lon=83.02
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Post by hobobill » Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:45 pm

eclipse pix are among my top 3 for favorite. this pic is is outstanding for the human element.

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