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To: petuniasevan; AAABEST; Ace2U; Alamo-Girl; Alas; amom; AndreaZingg; Anonymous2; ApesForEvolution; ...
the only thing wrong with the picture is that the observatory dome's two massive shutters are closed tight ... on a clear night. This extremely unusual situation is a precaution prompted by the presence of airborne ash and smoke from wildfires in the area on July 17 which could have damaged the historic mirror's aluminum coating.

Rights, farms, environment ping.

Let me know if you wish to be added or removed from this list.

9 posted on 08/07/2003 11:46:00 PM PDT by farmfriend ( Isaiah 55:10,11)
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To: farmfriend
BTTT!!!!!!
10 posted on 08/08/2003 3:05:17 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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