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Date: April 12th, 2014

The Sun over Anna Ruby Falls, Helen GA 2014-04-12

12 April, 2014 (06:25) | Events, Outreach | By: tramakers

CEA went for the 5th year to Anna Ruby Falls in Helen GA, to let the visitors look at the Sun and give them a little better understanding what happens on our Star. The event was moved to the backup date because of rainy days in March. A beautifull day at the Falls today and about 850 of the visitors stopped by the 6 Solar scopes and the information table and saw the sun with their own eyes and learned about what happens on the Sun as well as what happens if solar storms make their way to Earth. A great event again this year and people like it to be given the chance to observe the Sun. Two young members were there to help out: Dominick Giacobbi and Shelby Garner. When Shelby got back home she told her Daddy: “This was the funnest day I had in my life” Great Job Shelby and Dominick. Many more events to come :-) Click the picture to go to the gallery.