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Astronomy Picture of the Day - Eclipse Rings
NASA ^
| 16 Oct, 2023
| Eclipse Rings Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Zhang (left), Baolong Chen (photographer) & Amber Zhan
Posted on 10/16/2023 12:11:47 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: She knew everything but the question. She was well aware that there would be a complete annular eclipse of the Sun visible from their driving destination: Lake Abert in Oregon. She knew that the next ring-of-fire eclipse would occur in the USA only in 16 more years, making this a rare photographic opportunity. She was comfortable with the plan: that she and her boyfriend would appear in front of the eclipse in silhouette, sometimes alone, and sometimes together. She knew that the annular phase of this eclipse would last only a few minutes and she helped in the many hours of planning. She could see their friend who set up the camera about 400 meters away at the bottom of a ridge. What she didn't know was the question she would be asked. But she did know the answer: "yes".
TOPICS: Astronomy; Astronomy Picture of the Day; Science
KEYWORDS: nasa
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:12:06 PM PDT
by
MtnClimber
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Pinging the APOD list.
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:12:47 PM PDT
by
MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber
Outstanding story behind the photo! Amazing.
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:13:50 PM PDT
by
NautiNurse
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To: MtnClimber
Besides being a great photo, the story is great.
Truly an award winning image.
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:15:44 PM PDT
by
cyclotic
(It's a great time to live in America. It's like the collapse of the Roman Empire except with wi-fi)
To: MtnClimber
Outstanding! How many people can brag about getting engaged with a solar eclipse in the background?
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:16:08 PM PDT
by
telescope115
(I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
To: MtnClimber
That is one marriage proposal that is going to be hard to top!
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:16:18 PM PDT
by
Nateman
(If Mohammad was not the Anti Christ Mad Moe definitely comes in as a Strong second.)
To: MtnClimber
Nice story - and a fabulous photo.
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:27:56 PM PDT
by
Jamestown1630
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:28:24 PM PDT
by
Fledermaus
(It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:30:41 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
To: MtnClimber
Theme from Gone With the Wind playing in the background.
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posted on
10/16/2023 12:48:37 PM PDT
by
conservativeimage
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To: MtnClimber
There’s an old Irish fable that says if you proposed to a woman during an eclipse and then marry her she will only engage in sex during a solar eclipse.
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posted on
10/16/2023 6:48:39 PM PDT
by
FamiliarFace
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Beautiful picture, beautiful story!
Thanks so much MtnClimber!
Pinging a few friends!
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posted on
10/16/2023 8:11:10 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history.)
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Wow....very cool.
Talk about an amazing opportunity.
Thanks for the ping, MsB ... and, thanks for posting, MtnClimber.
Beautiful....the pic....and, the story.
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posted on
10/16/2023 8:24:43 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Thanks for the ping.
That is a truly amazing picture.
I can see it on the wedding announcement invitation.
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posted on
10/17/2023 1:55:25 AM PDT
by
Lakeside Granny
(IN GOD WE TRUST with TRUMP WE STAND)
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posted on
10/17/2023 5:59:43 AM PDT
by
Rusty0604
(Despthaerately looking for new conspiracy theories as all the old ones have come true)
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posted on
10/17/2023 6:05:02 AM PDT
by
wita
(Under oath since 1966 in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness)
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posted on
10/17/2023 2:34:39 PM PDT
by
CottonBall
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