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Interesting things 6/23/10 Posted by Michael Harrison
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Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/23/10It was a good night to watch the ISS pass by the Moon.
Technorati : Moon, astronomy, interesting, iss, stars Saturday, July 3. 2010Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/19/10Another morning of rain. It was was gray but the rain sounded nice. We took a walk along the beach. What's that? Saw a few Iguanas. and discovered that the camera flash actually works pretty well under water. We took several ig pictures and a whole load under water. Click on any of the pictures for the full gallery for the last day.
Technorati : astronomy, beach, fish, interesting, st thomas, stars Saturday, July 3. 2010Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/18/10It was another morning beginning with stargazing. Took several long-exposure shots of Cygnus and followed by by shots of St. John in the dark. It was another fine day of beach-lounging and skorkeling. There were some great underwater critter sightings such as a nice pale urchin and squid! Susan later found an occupied conch shell and we ended the night with dinner in Red Hook Click on any of the pictures for the full gallery for the seventh day.
Technorati : astronomy, beach, fish, interesting, st thomas, stars Tuesday, June 29. 2010Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/17/10Another light picture day. It was a bit gray and rainy to start with. Eventually we went out and were accosted by critters looking for food We did a bit of snorkeling, some kite flying and a whole lot of being lazy. At the end of the evening we were rewarded with a great sunset. Click on any of the pictures for the full gallery for the sixth day.
Technorati : astronomy, beach, fish, interesting, st thomas, stars Monday, June 28. 2010Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/16/10Today was a quiet day as far as picture taking goes. We went on the ferry over to St. John and did some shopping. On the way over we saw Rumbaba taking a group out. Stopped near the marina for lunch Eventually heading back to the condo for a light dinner Click on any of the pictures for the full gallery for the fifth day.
Technorati : astronomy, beach, fish, interesting, st thomas, stars Monday, June 28. 2010Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/15/10We started off the day going in to Red Hook to join up with Captain Bobby for a day sail. Before meeting up with him we spent some time in a marina cafe having a couple of coffee drinks and watching the people and dogs go by. We headed over to St. John for some wonderful snorkeling at Hawk's Nest Bay Followed by a tasty lunch of grilled Mahi and Tuna prepared while we sat and enjoyed the view. We then headed over to Henley Cay for some more great snorkeling and then back to Red Hook for drinks and pizza. Click on any of the pictures for the full gallery for the fourth day.
Technorati : astronomy, beach, fish, interesting, st thomas, stars Sunday, June 27. 2010Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Interesting things 6/14/10A wonderful view in the morning. This time it was at 4am and I was looking up at the Milky Way near Cassiopea. If you look carefully at the right you'll see M31. Some great snorkeling Rum punches galore There was also a handsome iguana, great clouds and a view through the sea grape branches, wonderful sunrise, turtles, etc. You get the idea. Click on any of the pictures for the full gallery for the third day.
Technorati : astronomy, beach, fish, interesting, st thomas, stars Sunday, April 4. 2010Thursday, February 4. 2010Got stars?What are you doing March 3-16? Have you ever seen the Milky Way (other than in photographs)? Help figure out what light pollution is doing to our ability to see an enjoy the heavens. You can also download activity packets to share with students, family and friends.
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