We made our annual trek way up north to support Walton Middle School’s Astronomy Day early on Friday, the 13th of May. Hmm, Friday the 13th. So, it was comforting to know that we had no fewer than 4 people tell us “Don’t worry, all the sprinklers had been turned off.”.
This year we had 186 students with additional teachers and administration observers take advantage of safe views of the Sun. Tom started off each group of 8th graders with a presentation on the Sun which was then followed by a question-and-answer session. Afterwards each group headed outside to view white light, H-alpha and spectroscopic views. We spent most of the day under clear skies. However, late in the afternoon, some clouds started to appear and unfortunately, only a few of the last group got to see the Sun before the clouds and the school bell ended the viewing.
 Dennis provided the H-alpha view. |
 Tom set up his spectroscope for a more colorful view of the Sun. |
 Faculty and staff must take a look as well. |
 And the clouds start rolling in. |
Cub members supporting the event were:
- Tom Haugh
- Dennis & Marietta Hausch
We need to thank Marietta for her photos of the event.
We also want to thank the faculty of Walton Middle School for the invite and the excellent lunch they provided. We will be sure to make the north bound trip again next year.