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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:44:36 -0700

Susan doing her bit to keep a dolmen standing

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:06:42 -0700

Doo Lough

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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July 5 ceili at Trinity Hall

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:50:52 -0700

It was another fun session at Trinity Hall this past Sunday. The Lone Star Ceili Band were all there (plus 1, what was her name?) along with 8 dancers with Susan, myself and Billye calling throughout the three hour session.

Ken's hidden behind The mystery Bodhran player.

More pictures are available in the gallery.

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:08:03 -0700

The Doo Lough famine memorial

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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Astro picture July 6, 2009

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:01:31 -0700

Some new sunspots have been growing since Saturday and I tried to take some pictures this evening.

They looked in-focus in the 1" camera screen. Oh well, better luck next time.

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:39:39 -0700

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The bathroom was hidden behind a wardrobe. There was just enough room for a small shower and sink and the door just large enough to get in and out.

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:39:15 -0700

Drumcliff High Cross

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:42:43 -0700

A bit of Donegal Castle

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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Astro pictures July 4, 2009

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:08:14 -0700

Woke up in the middle of the night wide awake and decided to see what was happening in the sky this morning.

At first I found that there was a thin layer of clouds obscuring everything but soon enough those went away and the sky became fairly clear and moonless.

I spent some time just looking at Jupiter and playing around before pulling out the cameras and a new holder I made last night that fits all my cameras and also fits over all my current eyepieces.

The nylon screws ensure that the eyepieces won't be scratched yet hold the camera securely to said eyepieces.

I took several shots of Jupiter before moving over to look at M31, the Andromeda nebula and M32. I see now that I should have gone looking for M110 as well but I guess I'll have to do that another morning.

I got some halfway decent shots of Jupiter both before Ganymede moved into Jupiter's shadow

and after. The moon's gone!

Afterward I attempted a 15 second shot (the longest my camera is capable of) of M31 which came out ok.

It looks like a big fuzzy patch which is pretty much what I see through the scope.

Things look quite a lot sharper through the scope and I have some hope I'll be able to get better pictures with practice.

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:45 -0700

Ram's view from Slieve League

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:27:09 -0700

Proud Ram near Slieve League

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

This is past the halfway point of our last trip to Ireland. Will I have enough pictures to take us to the next one? Probably. Work is going to keep me very busy the next couple of weeks.

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Bored puppy

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:02:18 -0700

Poor guy. It's too hot to be outside and his humans are being boring. I'm working in the living room so he's just going to settle in near my feet and wait for one of us to take a break and play with him.

Such a sweet, patient boy.

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:58:10 -0700

Beach near Killybegs.

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

This is past the halfway point of our last trip to Ireland. Will I have enough pictures to take us to the next one? Probably. Work is going to keep me very busy the next couple of weeks.

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Puppies in the window

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:34:46 -0700

Got no more to say about this... Puppies in the window.

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Ireland picture of the day

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:56:03 -0700

Sunset at the Old Mill in Dunfanahy.

From our 2003 trip to Ireland

This is past the halfway point of our last trip to Ireland. Will I have enough pictures to take us to the next one? Probably. Work is going to keep me very busy the next couple of weeks.

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