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Offline Jack W

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« on: February 26, 2013, 09:38:42 AM »
Jane,

You probably have seen this one, but if not, check it out:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130226.html

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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2013, 10:34:22 AM »
Does this mean we will get some good auroras?  Hope so.

Ignore - I realise it was a while back!
« Last Edit: February 26, 2013, 10:35:34 AM by Frances144 »

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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2013, 07:07:12 AM »
QUOTE(Jack W @ Feb 26 2013, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jane,

You probably have seen this one, but if not, check it out:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130226.html

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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2013, 08:33:06 AM »
Thanks Jack, that's very nice!
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2013, 11:57:11 AM »
Not sure I'd call it nice, but certainly interesting... as long as it is pointed away from Earth!!! eek2.gif I'm wondering what kind of umbrella would have been appropriate during that 'rain?!' And was it too early to be of any help in the Spring when the flowers will need it... Thinking.gif dntknw.gif
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