Saturday, October 27, 2012

Astronomy Outreach at Mountain Lake

The Astronomy Mobile Outreach Vehicle (AMOV) was at Mountain Lake for Astronomy Outreach at an Astronomy Elderhostel. This event, organized by the ever impressive Jessica Coker, was a pleasure, and the skies stayed clear for our observing dayes. It was a great success this year, from my point of view. Here are some images from a solar observing session.


Astronomy Elderhostel attendees lined up to view the sun through a Meade LX200 Classic Telescope with a full aperture solar filter. The Lunt Hydrogen-Alpha 60mm Solar Telescope is in the background. It is mounted on an iOptron Cube-G Mount.


Viewing the sun through a Meade LX200 Classic Telescope with a full aperture solar filter. The AMOV is in the background of this image.


Astronomy Elderhostel organizer extraordinaire, Jessica Coker..


Astronomy Elderhostel attendees are having a nice time at the solar event. We were happy to have clear skies and nice temperatures.


Jessica Coker watches over the event, ever ready to help the attendees.



An Astronomy Elderhostel attendee takes a nice, long view through the Meade LX200 Classic Telescope.