Venus on Sun

It was a beautiful sunny day today, and there was transition of Venus over Sun.

We reached at the Lied center parking and there were several astronomers

There were people in groups ...

setting up telescopes

and trying different methods to see the sun

some with lot of equipment

the Sun was bright and shining

but with filters we could see it better

though brighter it was beautiful

and Venus was clearly visible.

we were enjoying it for long time

again and again the beautiful view of Sun with Venus.

some people really had high tech equipment

but after some time, it started getting cloudy

and soon Sun set behind the treeline.

Solar Eclipse May 2012

 On 20th May 2012 there was a Solar Eclipse.

But the weather was cloudy in the evening.

And it started getting dark

and darker…..

People who gathered spontaneously at Lied Center were well equipped with good telescopes but getting worried.

And then there was a ray of hope.

And the Sun was out of clouds.

It gave a spectacular glimpse.

And then it touched the horizon.

And started vanishing…

 

 Before completely vanishing, there was a beautiful glow.

 

People were mesmerized and were still discussing the amazing event they witnessed.

Special thanks to people who got telescopes and shared them and the knowledge.

Spring Late Evening in KU Campus

Spring season evenings are pleasent and I got to spend some time in KU campus last week. Here are some pictures I could take.

I started in front of Budig Hall. I just realised how beautiful it looks in the eveningfading light and the lighting it has.


The tree silhouette really make it look more beautiful.
The small chandelier over those arches

The spotlights on the windows of the side walls with Moon peeping on it.


And the entrance on west side.

The Lindley hall, main entrance

View from Lindley Hall towards the Hostel Dorms

and the Eaton Hall in the night.

A sunset at Iowa and 27th Street

It was a Saturday evening in September 2008. I was returning from my shopping. And waiting for T Bus at crossing of 27th Street and Iowa street.

The sun was about to set. The clouds were getting colorful.


And the sun came of the cloud cover, with a glow.


The small tower like structure was adding beauty to the scene.



The ray trails of sun were crossing the sky.


And the full sun came out of clouds, a final appearance before setting for the day.

Sunset at Clinton Lake

Visited Clinton Lake in the evening and the sky was beautifully colored.


There were people enjoying fishing.


The shades of colors from blue, orange, red, purple ....



Even the wall of the check dam was spectcular in the evening light.