[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] presentation on geomagnetic storm of 1859

[Ian]

Hi Ian  -  this presentation Saturday morning on the geomagnetic storm of
1859 should be of interest to the club.
It's open to the public.
Please forward.

Thanks - Kit

Kit Farwell  W5HKA
vampireboater at yahoo.com

----- Forwarded Message -----
*From:* Brian Slawski <slawski_brian at yahoo.com>
*To:* Brian Slawski <slawski_brian at yahoo.com>
*Sent:* Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 12:07:03 PM EDT
*Subject:* Burke Historical Society announcement: upcoming events

Dear members and friends of the Burke Historical Society,

Here are a couple of events that may be of interest:

——
At 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, May 6, I’ll speak at Oakton Library (10304
Lynnhaven Place, Oakton, VA, 22124-1785
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/10304+Lynnhaven+Pl,+Oakton,+VA+22124/@38.8839468,-77.3046999>)
on the geomagnetic storm of 1859 and its context, including the basics of
space weather, scientific knowledge and local institutions as of 1859, and
the event’s implications for the present day.  No registration is required.

——
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, Historic Fairfax City, Inc. will hold its
annual meeting at Historic Blenheim (3610 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, Virginia
22030
<http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=3610+Blenheim+Blvd.%2c+Fairfax%2c+Virginia+22030>).
Dr. Lynn Rainville will speak on Virginia's role in World War I.  The
program is free and open to the public, but it’s advised that you reserve a
seat by emailing Linda Baringhaus at lindamb3510 at yahoo.com or by calling
Historic Blenheim at 703-591-0560.
https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18988/


Regards,
Brian Slawski
BHS Vice President & Programs Chair