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  The APO was invited to participate in the grand opening of The WILD Center, the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, located in Tupper Lake. Telescopic views of the Sun were availalbe, and general astronomical knowledge passed on to the curious revelers. A good time was had by all.

  Click each image below for a larger view. Photos taken by Marc Moeller, Gib Brown and Carol Levy.

The APO Information booth	Marc Staves talks to the crowd
"They've got the whole world in their hands. . ."	Tim Moeller & Marc Staves show off the Sun
Lining up to look through Jan Wojcik's scope	Tim Moeller describes his telescope
Gib Brown discussing the weather!	Aileen O'Donoghue lectures away as Jan Wojcik shows off his instrument
Marc Staves greats the observers	Aileen O'Donoghue & Jim LaValley keep the audience entertained
Jan Wojcik waits for more cutomers	Observing is tough work!
Aileen O'Donoghue hawks her wares	Tim Moeller working the Sun
Senator Hillary Clinton (2nd from left) & Congressman John McHugh (right) attended the opening ceremony	Senator Clinton welcomes the guests

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