For some reason the list software didn't send this message on, so I'm forwarding it for Shoshana. From: Shoshana E <ebertzs@comcast.net> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Cc: Bcc: Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:52:39 -0600 Subject: Re: Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 174, Issue 21 Didn't see Mike's reaction. We were in Casper and had perfect views and I was even able to use a beefy tracking mount from Sky Watcher vendor . Was trying to juggle photographing with naked eye viewing . Got some really good photos of Bailey's beads and Totality but the diamond ring was a naked eye. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen! The diamond sparkled like a hard diamond with lights bouncing all around inside and the band of the ring so thin just gorgeous! I didn't get a good photo of it but it's in my brain for good. Hope you all traveled home safely and had a great eclipse. Funny when trying to get my very well fitting Mr. Starguy filter off my 600 mm lens we bumped it and threw the the sun right out of the frame . But the other camera took up the slack. Things happen. On to 2024. Speakers at Astrocon were awesome. National Solar Observatory folks were at our hotel too so we talked tho them about their research. Best, Shoshana Ps the PST worked great!