Partial Solar Eclipse from Gloucestershire

Eclipse from Gloucester - James Weightman
Eclipse from Gloucester – James Weightman

The society held three successful observing events around Cheltenham and Gloucester, and many members were able to see this rare event.

Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham

Rod Salisbury and Tony Ireland led the observing here assisted by Fred Watkins and John Harris. Photos from Tony Ireland.

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Naunton Park. Cheltenham

Peter Cadogan led the effort here with Callum Potter (Photos by Callum Potter and Caroline Baird – Caroline held her iPhone to Callum’s telescope to take this picture)

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Photo by Caroline Baird

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And some pictures from Peter

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Kingsholm. Gloucester

Angela Cresswell and James Weightman were stationed in Kingsholm, Gloucester for the event. Photos from James.

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Reports from some members:

John Fletcher, Tuffley.

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