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longship

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6. Gotta be Phil Plait!
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 02:08 PM
Aug 2012

He has been posting many incredible Astro Eye Candy in his Blog, which is a daily must see for me.

BTW, his book, Death From the Skies is really, REALLY a fun and very informative read. ( if you know about Phil, you'll get the joke.)

Super hi-res sunspot [View all] pokerfan Aug 2012 OP
That's cool! NutmegYankee Aug 2012 #1
my dermatologist would advocate having that removed.... NRaleighLiberal Aug 2012 #2
My thought, too Stargazer09 Aug 2012 #4
For casual viewing, a Dobsonian Telescope gives you more bang for the buck. alfredo Aug 2012 #8
A huge spot - as big as the earth geckosfeet Aug 2012 #3
Great picture! Stargazer09 Aug 2012 #5
Gotta be Phil Plait! longship Aug 2012 #6
Excuse Me for Noticing This, On the Road Aug 2012 #7
Can you imagine the turbulence Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #9
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