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Path of Totality484 viewsThis large map shows the path of totality of the 2006 eclipse across Turkey. Istanbul was not in the path, so the observatory saw only a partial eclipse.
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Istiklal Street483 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception.
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Pebble Mosaic Walkway483 viewsI wish I had a walkway like this leading to my front door. This leads to the harem; the Terrace Kiosk can be seen in the background.
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Wind Turbine Blade Factory482 viewsInterior of the factory, showing blades under construction.
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Corinthian482 viewsA column capital in the Corinthian style.
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Illumination482 viewsAnother particularly fine example of the stained-glass window genre.
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More Column Detail482 viewsAnother column capital, slightly different, but equally intricate and finely wrought.
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Sultan's Loge482 viewsThe hexagonal structure to the left of the apse was reserved as a place of prayer for the Sultan. It was part of the restoration of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid.
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We Bombed in Side (pace Joseph Heller)481 viewsMichelle and Chuck warily approach the table aux bombes.
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Shooting the Eclipse481 viewsMichelle Evans borrowed an 8" Meade LX-200 Schmidt-Cassegrain (large scope in center) from Space Camp Turkey for the eclipse, but it was for visual use only, no photography. Some photographers were content with cameras on tripods (right of center). Others didn't event bother with tripods.
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Weather Readiness480 viewsElouise came prepared for extreme winter weather, up to and including Arctic blasts, while Chuck was all set for a balmy day at the beach.
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Two Exceptional Plates480 viewsThese seemed to be a cut above many of the others.
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