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Old August 15th 17, 09:24 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
Gerald Kelleher
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Default The sadness of this eclipse

In a way this eclipse highlights the difference between magnification astronomy and interpretative astronomy. The eclipse offers a glimpse into the inner solar system that cannot be seen otherwise where the inner planets are seen both to the left and right of the central Sun with the moon acting as an instrument.

http://en.es-static.us/upl/2016/11/r...7595696172.jpg

The wider media talk about the 'science' of the eclipse such as the solar corona however absolutely nothing is spoken of the topics covered in this quiet forum.