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Matthew Ota
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Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new
      #5261346 - 06/08/12 04:48 AM

The Sun Funnel again probed to be a popular instrument at the Venus Transit, just as it was at the May 20th Solar Eclipse. Here a young mother poses with her baby next to the telescope.



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James Ling
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Reged: 09/18/10

Loc: Singapore
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Matthew Ota]
      #5261370 - 06/08/12 05:38 AM

Hi Bro....

Wow I like this Sun Funnel device.....
I should have make one and add onto my other 70mm scope which I can attached onto my main scope, on Venus Transit day itself......

Regards

James Ling


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RobbW
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Loc: Elgin, IL
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Matthew Ota]
      #5262277 - 06/08/12 05:49 PM

Yes, my sun funnel was popular with the young mothers, as well!!!



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ElkoAstro
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Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Matthew Ota]
      #5262726 - 06/09/12 12:33 AM Attachment (80 downloads)

YES!!! The Sun Funnel was a huge success at Great Basin College, Elko Nevada. We had over a hundred visitors.
Gerry Pennington
www.gerrypennington.com


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Rat
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Loc: USA
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Matthew Ota]
      #5263724 - 06/09/12 05:15 PM Attachment (75 downloads)

A member also had a funnel setup on his ETX. It was very popular among the transit viewers.

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tedbnh
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Loc: New Hampshire
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Matthew Ota]
      #5267969 - 06/12/12 12:02 PM Attachment (74 downloads)

I built one using some of the plastic that is used for covering boats for the winter. Highly recommend it, very sharp images and free from any hot spots.

Since it cost nothing, I marked the location of Venus over time as it moved across the sun. This way the people who looked at the funnel got a feeling for the planet's movement over the 4 hours or so we had (Phoenix, AZ) it visible. I think this helped in the outreach. And now I have a nice souvenir suitable for framing. :-)


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Raginar
Carpal Tunnel
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Reged: 10/19/10

Loc: Rapid CIty, SD
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit [Re: tedbnh]
      #5271333 - 06/14/12 02:00 PM

I hate you guys I wish I' seen this for the transit!!! Awesome idea; I think I'll make one just because.

Thanks!


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Chris Boar
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Reged: 02/23/09

Loc: Vancouver Island, Canada
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Raginar]
      #5271710 - 06/14/12 06:16 PM

Here's a couple of images of Ted's funnel in action before he started drawing all over it





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Matthew Ota
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Reged: 04/30/05

Loc: IngleHood, California
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Rat]
      #5273881 - 06/16/12 02:25 AM

Oh no, not on an ETX! it has plastic baffles inside. I wonder if it got melted?

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StarStuff1
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Reged: 04/01/07

Loc: South of the Mason-Dixon Line
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Matthew Ota]
      #5274449 - 06/16/12 02:38 PM Attachment (59 downloads)

There were a few folks at out Venus transit outreach. This pic was made before the big crowds showed up and the actual transit begsn.

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StarStuff1
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Reged: 04/01/07

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Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: StarStuff1]
      #5274450 - 06/16/12 02:39 PM Attachment (60 downloads)

There was a Sun Funnel set up next to me and yes it made a hit.

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Rich Wagner
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Reged: 07/07/11

Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: StarStuff1]
      #5283639 - 06/22/12 11:03 AM

I prefer the sun funnel over my glass filter on my C8. I have a bunch of pics from our event here: iskywatch.com ToV







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PhilCo126
Carpal Tunnel


Reged: 01/14/05

Loc: coastline of Belgium
Re: Sun Funnel very popular at Venus Transit new [Re: Rich Wagner]
      #5285087 - 06/23/12 11:11 AM

Superb, thanks for sharing !

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