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# 210 | The August 14, 2003 Blackout
Although the widespread power blackout that occurred on August 14, 2003 was a major inconvenience for most, amateur astronomers across eastern North America quickly realized that the night had the potential for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of observing. While people passed the night talking to one and another on the street, many couldn't help but notice the vast number of stars that were visible. Many an impromptu star party popped up across neighbourhoods as those with telescopes shared their knowledge of the nightsky with interested crowds.
Looking directly south from his house approximately 45 minutes north of Toronto, Todd Carlson shot the image on the left the night of the blackout. The following night after the power had been restored and the light pollution was once again enveloping the nightsky, the image on the right was taken.
Blackout image: 28mm, f2.8, Fuji 800, approximately 90 seconds, driven. Light pollution image: 28mm, f2.8, Fuji 800, 30 seconds, tripod mounted.
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