The Diamond Ring of #SolarEclipse2017
The moment where the coronal flare overwhelms the darkest point with brilliant light.
It is magic.pic.twitter.com/kLllskMIrB
we can only see what we think is possible...
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The Diamond Ring of #SolarEclipse2017
The moment where the coronal flare overwhelms the darkest point with brilliant light.
It is magic.pic.twitter.com/kLllskMIrB
Thomas, Thanks for asking. I am at Palomar Observatory measuring solar mass ejections.
wow so did you see the eclipse live from there?
Thomas, indeed as well as live telemetry from >300 live sources for image analysis.
you're a lucky man Brian and may I further ask was this #Eclipse2017 a lifelong ambition?
Thomas, thank you sir! Indeed it has been. Many things in astronomy and physics have defined my life. This is one of them.
and one last (perhaps rude) question Brian how old are you now? And I'm 53 1964
Thomas, thanks for asking! I am somewhat older than you at this point. Raised by wolves so exact date is not published. 
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