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[Astronomy Ireland] Evening Classes, Jupiter Watch Reports, Another Fireball over Ireland
by AI Secretary 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

2011 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2011.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> New Year Sale <http://astronomy.ie/newyearsale2011.html> 1. Evening Classes start next week Our spring set of <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php> 'Astronomy for Beginners' Evening Classes begins next week on Wednesday, February 2nd at ten locations nationwide. The course is professionally developed by the Astronomy Ireland team, and is suitable for anyone with an interest in astronomy that wants a good grounding in this fantastic hobby. Classes take place each Wednesday from 7:30pm, and will run every Wednesday for a period of eight weeks, for more information visit www.astronomy.ie/class. 2. Jupiter Watch Reports While much of Ireland experienced cloudy skies on Wednesday, January 26th, there were breaks in the clouds which afforded Watch attendees views of the gas giant through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. Click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11report.php> to read reports of Wednesdays nationwide Jupiter Watches. 3. Another Fireball over Ireland In the early hours of this morning, January 28th, a huge fireball was spotted over Ireland; this is the second fireball sighting in ten days. If you, or anyone you know, saw this spectacular event then please log on to our website and submit a Fireball Report. Each report is treated as real scientific data and contributes to our investigation of such incidents. For more information and to log your report click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/fireball.html> . Astronomy Ireland is also appealing to anyone who runs a CCTV camera to please review it for the period between 6am and 7am. Any video of the fireball will be a huge aid in defining the path of the fireball through the sky, and any possible landing site. Click HERE <http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0128/astronomy.html> to read the RTE News report of the fireball. Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Nine venues set their sights on Jupiter
by AI Secretary 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

2011 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2011.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> New Year Sale <http://astronomy.ie/newyearsale2011.html> 1. Nine venues set their sights on Jupiter To launch our spring set of <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php> 'Astronomy for Beginners' Evening Classes, Astronomy Ireland will be holding a number of Watches all over Ireland to observe the giant gas planet Jupiter using some of the most powerful telescopes in the country. This will be one of the last times the general public will have an opportunity to witness the planet and its moons before it disappears behind the Sun in the next few weeks. The locations of currently confirmed Watches are; Athlone <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Carlow/Kildare <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Cork <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Donegal <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Dublin <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Kerry <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Louth <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , Mayo <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> and Sligo <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> , however please keep checking our <http://www.astronomy.ie> website as more locations may be added. Louth <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> Jupiter Watch takes place tonight, Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm. All other Jupiter Watches will be taking place from 7pm tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 26th, with the exception of Cork <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> Jupiter Watch which will be held at 6pm. On the night of the Watches, you will be able to see: * The huge disc of Jupiter, wrapped in vast bands of clouds! * The moon Io will cast its shadow on the swirling surface of Jupiter! * Jupiter's four largest moons, discovered by Galileo when he looked through his telescope over 400 years ago! Weather forecasts for the event look promising and Astronomy Ireland is confident that the skies will be clear for everyone in the country to see Jupiter. This will be the last times the general public will have an opportunity to witness the planet and its moons before it disappears behind the Sun in the next few weeks. The Jupiter Watches <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> are a great way for family and friend to get together in the evening and do something a little different. There is no charge to attend the Watches and is an ideal opportunity for everyone to try out some stargazing. More information and a list of locations and maps can be found online on Astronomy Ireland's website at www.astronomy.ie. Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> )

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[Astronomy Ireland] TV Show, Fireball, Jupiter Watches & Classes
by AI Secretary 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

2011 Events DVDs Shop New Year Sale 1. Astronomy Ireland on TV3 David Moore featured on TV3's The Morning Show today in Astronomy Ireland's fortnightly slot. David spoke about the fireball that streaked through Irish skies on Tuesday evening (see item 2). He also talked about how Jupiter is moving out of our skies and that next week's Nationwide Jupiter Watches may be your last chance to see the amazing gas giant! If you missed the show this morning, you can watch it online at www.astronomy.ie/tv. Astronomy Ireland's next show will be broadcast on February 3rd on The Morning Show. 2. Fireball Over Ireland On Tuesday evening, just after 6pm, a fireball was seen by thousands of people all over the country streaking across the evening sky. Skies were clear all over Ireland so we have already received lots of reports. If you saw the fireball on Tuesday evening, please help us determine where it may have landed by filling out a report form. We are particularly interested in any people or business who may have a CCTV camera running. Check your CCTV footage for Tuesday evening between 6pm and 6:20pm and please let us know if you have captured any video of the comet fragment. Video will allow us to make much more accurate measurements and will hopefully allow us to find any fireball fragments that may have survived! Fill out a Fireball Report Form HERE. Listen to David Moore speak about the event on radio HERE. 3. Nationwide Jupiter Watches & Beginners' Evening Classes On Wednesday, January 26th, Astronomy Ireland will be hosting a number of Nationwide Jupiter Watches beginning at 7pm. Jupiter is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope. and we encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. For more information and to check your nearest Watch click HERE. Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. The Watches mark the beginning of our spring season of Astronomy Evening Classes for Beginners, which begins on Wednesday, February 2nd. The course is professionally developed by the Astronomy Ireland team, and is suitable for anyone with an interest in astronomy that wants a good grounding in this fantastic hobby. Classes take place each Wednesday from 7:30pm, and cost only ?180, or ?130 for members. To enrol please visit www.astronomy.ie/class. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Jupiter Watches, Evening Classes, Star Grazes the Moon, Astronomy on Lyric FM
by AI Secretary 18 Jan '11

18 Jan '11

2011 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2011.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> New Year Sale <http://astronomy.ie/newyearsale2011.html> 1. Nationwide Jupiter Watches On Wednesday, January 26th, Astronomy Ireland will be hosting a number of Nationwide Jupiter Watches beginning at 7pm. Jupiter is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope. and we encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. For more information and to check your nearest Watch click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> . Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. 2. 'Astronomy For Beginners' Evening Classes February 2011 On Wednesday, February 2nd, the first class of our spring set of <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php> Astronomy for Beginners classes takes place. The course is professionally developed by the Astronomy Ireland team, and is suitable for anyone with an interest in astronomy that wants a good grounding in this fantastic hobby. The course is given over 8 weeks and covers topics such as: An introduction to the night sky, the Sun and the Moon, the planets and stars, the history of astronomy, telescopes, deep sky objects, and the Big Bang. This year we will have classes running in ten locations <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php> around the country. Classes take place each Wednesday from 7:30pm, for more information visit www.astronomy.ie/class. CLICK HERE TO ENROL <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php#booknow> 3. Star Grazes the Moon Tonight (Tuesday) from 8pm, the Moon will pass close to the star Mekbuda, almost 1,200 light-years from Earth, in the constellation Gemini. The pair will be at their closest at approximately 8:40pm, and will be an absolutely stunning view through binoculars or a telescope. We urge you to try to take a photo of this event, and send your pictures to gallery(a)astronomy.ie for inclusion in Astronomy & Space. 4. Astronomy on Lyric FM Every Monday night at 10.45pm on RTÉ lyric fm, The Blue of the Night's resident astronomer Francis McCarthy from Blackrock Observatory in Cork turns her gaze skywards to explore the science, myths and wonder of the night sky. Francis talks about everything from the Sloan Sky Survey (a daunting undertaking with over 1.5 millions galaxies and quasars to examine) to cosmic partner swapping for Valentines Day! WITS (What is the stars) is repeated on Fridays Blue of the Night at 10.45pm and is also available as a podcast (click HERE <http://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/blue/1348350.html> ) The Blue of the Night is on from 10pm 1am seven nights a week on RTÉ lyric fm and is presented by Carl Corcoran from Monday to Thursday, while Eamonn Lenihan presents Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Young Scientist Exhibition, Jupiter Watches, TV3 Show
by AI Secretary 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

2011 Events DVDs Shop New Year Sale 1. BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2011 As the country's largest and most popular astronomy promoter, Astronomy Ireland has the proud tradition of being present at the wonderful Young Scientist Exhibition for the last twenty years. This year is no exception, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers will be located in Science & Technology World at the Exhibition in the RDS this Friday and Saturday. The BT Young Scientist Exhibition has grown from strength to strength, and 2011 has attracted the highest number of entries in the Exhibition's 47 year history. We are extremely excited to be part of the event, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend! a.. Follow our live updates of the event on Friday and Saturday via Twitter: www.twitter.com/AstronomyIRL. b.. The BT Young Scientist Exhibition will be reported on our website (www.astronomy.ie) and, of course, in our monthly magazine Astronomy & Space. c.. Visit the Exhibition website at www.btyoungscientist.com. 2. Nationwide Jupiter Watches Launch Evening Classes On Wednesday, January 26th, at various venues all across the country, Astronomy Ireland will be setting up powerful telescopes in celebration of the planet Jupiter, one of the many objects people will learn about at our Astronomy Evening Classes. Jupiter is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope. Ideal for beginners (experts welcome too!), we encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. The Watches mark the beginning of our Spring season of Astronomy Evening Classes for Beginners, which take place all over Ireland in: Athlone, Cork, Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Letterkenny, Sligo, Tralee and Waterford. Classes take place each week from 7:30 - 9:30pm (including a 15 minute break) with the first class and registration taking place on Wednesday, February 2nd. Classes cost 180euro (130euro members rate) and include membership to Astronomy Ireland and a subscription to our magazine 'Astronomy & Space'. Enrol on the Evening Classes now by calling (01) 847 0777 or by visiting www.astronomy.ie/class. The Jupiter Watches will begin at 7pm. For more information and to check your nearest Watch click HERE. Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. 3. TV3 Show Astronomy Ireland's David Moore appeared on our fortnightly show on TV3's The Morning Show last Thursday, January 6th. If you missed it you can watch online by clicking HERE and you will see his stunning images of the January 4th partial solar eclipse and his demonstration of how to take images like this using a simple digital camera and telescope! The next instalment will be broadcast on January 20th, where David will speak about how it will be your last chance to see the planet Jupiter, but how many other amazing objects will appear in our night skies. He will give details about the Nationwide Jupiter Watches and show some of the spectacular images you will get to see and learn about at the Classes. Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Evening Classes, Jupiter Watches, TV Show
by AI Secretary 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

2011 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2011.php> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> New Year Sale <http://astronomy.ie/newyearsale2011.html> 1. 'Astronomy For Beginners' Evening Classes February 2011 Our Spring set of <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php> 'Astronomy for Beginners' classes will commence this February at locations around the country. The course is professionally developed by the Astronomy Ireland team, informal in style and aimed towards the general public. It is suitable for anyone with an interest in astronomy that wants a good grounding in this fantastic hobby without any complex mathematical content or complex data. The course is given over 8 weeks and covers topics such as: Introduction to the night sky, the Sun and the Moon, the planets and stars, the history of astronomy, telescopes, deep sky objects, and the Big Bang. This year we will have classes running in the following ten locations: Athlone, Cork, Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Letterkenny, Sligo, Tralee and Waterford. Classes take place each week from 7:30 - 9:30pm (including a 15 minute break) with the first class and registration taking place on Wednesday, February 2nd. Classes cost 180euro (130euro members rate) and include membership to Astronomy Ireland and a subscription to our magazine 'Astronomy & Space'. Places must be booked in advance so don't delay - book your spot today! To enrol for the classes call us on (01) 847 0777 or click the link below to enrol online. For more information visit www.astronomy.ie/class. CLICK HERE TO ENROL <http://www.astronomy.ie/class/index.php#booknow> 2. Nationwide Jupiter Watches On Wednesday, January 26th, at various venues all across the country, Astronomy Ireland will be setting up powerful telescopes in celebration of the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is an amazing sight in a good quality telescope. Ideal for beginners (experts welcome too!), we encourage everyone to come along with friends and family to these free events and see Jupiter through some of Ireland's most powerful telescopes. Watches will begin at 7pm. For more information and to check your nearest Watch click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/jupiterwatchesjan11.php> . Please note Watches will go ahead regardless of weather. 3. T.V. Show Astronomy Ireland's David Moore <http://astronomy.ie/dmbio.html> appeared on our fortnightly show on TV3's The Morning Show last Thursday, January 6th. If you missed it you can watch online by clicking HERE <http://astronomy.ie/mediaarchive.php> . David's next appearance is on Thursday, January 20th and every 2nd Thursday thereafter! Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] Billion Euro Explorer to Feature on Pat Kenny
by AI Secretary 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

New Year Sale 2011 Events DVDs Shop New Year Lecture Billion Euro Explorer to Feature on Pat Kenny With billions of euro worth of spacecraft currently scanning the Cosmos, the Director of Space Exploration in the European Space Agency, will deliver Astronomy Ireland's New Year Public Lecture on Monday, January 10th. The following morning, he will feature on RTE's flagship show Today With Pat Kenny in a very special interview where he will explain how Ireland's space industry and our talented scientists and engineers help Europe be the world leaders in space exploration. Professor David Southwood - the Director of Robotic Space Exploration - will speak to an audience in Trinity College Dublin and tell them how he manages and controls billions of euro worth of spacecraft, the same craft that take the amazing images we see all over the media today. He is the man responsible for exploration of space, and he's coming to Dublin to talk to us! Professor Southwood has billions of euro worth of spacecraft scanning the Cosmos as we speak, with two to three thousand top scientists working for him. Astronomers, scientists, and engineers all over Ireland create and develop spacecraft, instruments, and computer software worth millions of euro that are used to bring Ireland and Europe into space. Since joining the European Space Agency in 1980, Ireland's space industry has grown to exceptional levels, allowing science and technology graduates to be employed in this amazing sector, contributing to Ireland's economic growth. This will also be the last lecture Professor Southwood will have in Ireland as the Director of Robotic Space Exploration, so it will be even more special! His talk will be absolutely fascinating, as he shows the most stunning images from space. a.. The lecture takes place in the Ed Burke Theatre (Arts Building), Trinity College Dublin, at 8pm on Monday, January 10th. b.. Tickets cost 7euro (5euro member's rate) and there is a DVD available for anyone who cannot make it to the talk on the night. After the lecture there will be a reception with food in The Lombard Inn. All our welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with Professor Southwood, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers. BOOK TICKETS ORDER DVD Astronomy Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie ( subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] New Year Lecture - European and Irish Space Missions
by AI Secretary 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

<http://astronomy.ie/newyearsale2011.html> New Year Sale <http://www.astronomy.ie/Events2011.php> 2011 Events <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> DVDs <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> Shop New Year Lecture The Future of the European and Irish Space Industry With billions of euro worth of spacecraft currently scanning the Cosmos, the Director of the European Space Agency will deliver Astronomy Ireland's New Year Public Lecture <http://www.astronomy.ie/lecture201101.php> on January 10th, 2011. Professor David Southwood - the Director of Robotic Space Exploration - will speak to an audience in Trinity College Dublin and tell them how he manages and controls billions of euro worth of spacecraft, the same craft that take the amazing images we see all over the media today. Astronomers, scientists, and engineers all over Ireland create and develop spacecraft, instruments, and computer software worth millions of euro that are used to bring Ireland and Europe into space. Since joining the European Space Agency in 1980, Ireland's space industry has grown to exceptional levels, allowing science and technology graduates to be employed in this amazing sector, contributing to Ireland's economic growth. Ireland's contribution to ESA and our phenomenal work allow Europe to develop exciting and state-of-the-art spacecraft, including: * James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble's replacement that will allow us to peer deeper into the Cosmos * SOHO, which monitors the Sun for potentially dangerous outbursts that could wreak havoc on Earth * Rosetta, which will land on a comet in the near future * Cassini-Huygens, which travelled to Saturn and landed on its moon Titan and returned images of what resembled a young Earth This will also be the last lecture Professor Southwood will have in Ireland as the Director of Robotic Space Exploration, so it will be even more special! Professor Southwood will also feature on Today with Pat Kenny on RTE1 on Tuesday, January 11th, The lecture takes place in the Ed Burke Theatre <http://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php> (Arts Building), Trinity College Dublin, on Monday, January 10th. Tickets cost 7euro (5euro member's rate) and there is a DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> available for anyone who cannot make it to the talk on the night. After the lecture there will be a party in The Lombard. All our welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with Professor Southwood, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers. <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201101lectickets.htm> BOOK TICKETS <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> ORDER DVD Astronomy <http://www.astronomy.ie/> Ireland The world's most popular Astronomy Club <http://www.astronomy.ie/> www.astronomy.ie ( <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> subscribe / unsubscribe )

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[Astronomy Ireland] New Year Lecture, Solar Eclipse, TV Shows
by AI Secretary 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

20 Months Membership Offer <http://www.astronomy.ie/20anniversary.php> Christmas Gifts <http://astronomy.ie/gift/> DVDs <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> Shop <http://astronomy.ie/shop/> 1. New Year Lecture On Monday, January 10th Professor David Southwood, Director of Science and Robotics at ESA, will talk about all the current missions that the European Space Agency is involved in and their progress thus far, in Astronomy Ireland <http://www.astronomy.ie/lecture201101.php> 's New Year Lecture. Professor Southwood will talk about the Aurora Programme for the exploration of the Solar System and Exomars and the intention to bring back samples or rock, etc to earth for the first time. Guests will also be given an insight into the path that ESA and the Irish Space Agency will follow in the quest to discover life outside our own planet in the Solar System and beyond. The lecture takes place in the Ed Burke Theatre (Arts Building), Trinity College Dublin, on Monday, January 10th. Tickets cost 7euro (5euro member's rate) and there is a DVD available for anyone who cannot make it to the talk on the night. After the lecture there will be a party in The Lombard. All our welcome to attend and you will have the opportunity to chat with Professor Southwood, other guests, and Astronomy Ireland staff and volunteers. BOOK TICKETS <https://astro1.securesites.com/sub/201101lectickets.htm> ORDER DVD <http://www.astronomy.ie/lectureDVD.php> 2. Solar Eclipse This morning, January 4th, a group of observers, the general public, and members and staff of Astronomy Ireland gathered in Howth to watch as the Sun rose over the eastern horizon, partially obscured by the Moon. The sun appeared from behind cloud at 8:50am, just minutes after sunrise, and remained visible for 15 minutes. This partial solar eclipse was the last eclipse that will be seen from Ireland for the next four years, and immediately proved to be one of the highlights of 2011. Click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/eclipse012011.php> to see images of this spectacular event. Click HERE <http://www.astronomy.ie/eclipse012011.php> to listen to radio interviews and news clips. 3. T.V. Show Astronomy Ireland's David Moore <http://astronomy.ie/dmbio.html> will appear on our fortnightly show on TV3's The Morning Show on this Thursday, January 6th. Tune in to TV3 this Thursday to see the feature. Don't worry, if you miss it this Thursday it will be available to view on our website <http://astronomy.ie/mediaarchive.php> soon after. 4. Brian Cox On BBC Two tonight at 8pm, Professor Brian Cox and Dara O'Briain will host the second of three live episodes of Stargazing Live. In tonight's programme they will look at images of the partial solar eclipse and investigate how stars are born. For more information click HERE <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xcp9g> for the BBC webpage. Astronomy Ireland <http://www.astronomy.ie/> The world's most popular Astronomy Club www.astronomy.ie (subscribe/unsubscribe <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/astronomy> )

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