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I post these in memory of my dear friend Keith , somebody opened up my sky just long enough for me to grab these captures . Thank you buddy !
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That is all I can attach here but covered up to totality , the ring of totality was not bright enough to capture through my scope .
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Part 2 Of Tillibobs tribute
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This was the last shot before the clouds returned
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Very nice! I am sure Keith would have enjoyed them all.
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We really miss Keith.

Congratulations on the great images!
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Excellent sets of images. And a great tribute too.

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Super images and thoughtfulness Mike, it was an awesome eclipse indeed...
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Very nice tribute, great captures!
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Excellent Images!!!
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I thought the eclipse would make a nice final tribute for my old friend , fortunately my sky opened up just long enough to grab these captures .

Thank you everyone for the kind comments
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Well done Mike; I bet Keith would have enjoed these. I'll personally never forget his encouragement to me.

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it's a very nice way to remember our friend, thx.
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