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Greetings from Nicosia. Prominences today closeup!

PST 40mm at X66.6 TIME: 08:10

We stay home safe and healthy
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Very good, Marois.
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In the large view much detail within the big prominence shows up.
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Nice sketching!
Thanks!
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Re: Thursday 16/4/20 prominences

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Congratulations Marios on having your sketch selected as todays TSS APOD!

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That is proper skillfull!

Congratulations on the APOD.

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That's a true tour de force of sketching! Brilliant!
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Hello Marios. An excellent sketch of the hedgerow solar prominence. This is a great artistic presentation Marios, and congratulations on winning the TSS APOD Award today.
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At first I thought it was a photo. Outstanding! Thanks you for sharing, Marios.
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Re: Thursday 16/4/20 prominences

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Amazing sketch Marios. And congrats on winning today's APOD award.
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Oh wow Marios, congratulations on the accolade!
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Congratulations on the APOD!!
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Wow....Thank you, thank you all !!!

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Very Nice and Congrats on the APOD!
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TheButcher wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:10 pm Very Nice and Congrats on the APOD!
Wonderful AP Website! Thanks for the friendly comment.
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What a fantastic sketch, congratulations Marios.
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Thank you Ivan !
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