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Solar Viewing
February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
HRPO will close at 1:30pm.
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners (indirectly onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light and directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Aquarius at a maximum altitude of 50°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
NOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 25%, sky cover 77%, relative humidity 56%, temperature 9C, wind NE 4 km/h