Calling all birdwatchers! Please join Leica Birding Specialist, Whitney Lanfranco, Wildlife Researcher, Mike Lanzone, and Leica Store Bellevue for an early morning Birdwatching Walk in Warren G. Magnuson Park on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 8:00 - 11:00 am.
Look for the Leica Store Bellevue shade shelter where we will have coffee and pastries for all walkers. A limited number of loaner Leica Sport Optics equipment will be available for use during the bird walk on a first come, first-served basis. A photo ID and credit card will be necessary for any loaner equipment.
If you have ever been curious about how connectivity in our everyday lives is something we all have gotten used to, both consciously and subconsciously, Mike Lanzone will be at Leica Store Bellevue on Friday, August 26th at 7:00pm for the discussion, "Connecting Networks, Wings & Wildlife For Conservation." The evening will feature an in-depth conversation that focuses on the Internet of Wildlife- connecting technology and wildlife to answer the big conservation questions of today and tomorrow.
Please visit the link in our bio for more information and registration or call us at (425) 451-4060. We look forward to seeing you there!
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☄️Perseid's Meteor Shower Guide - Peak 12th August☄️
This year's Perseids ☄️ will peak from midnight on Friday August 12th into the wee hours of Saturday 13th.
A low full Moon 🌕 will brighten the sky somewhat and spoil views of fainter shooting stars but this shouldn't stop you heading out for a look if skies are clear, as moderate to bright meteors will still be visible. There's also a lovely string of low planets towards the East you might see, which makes the outing worthwhile. Plus the full Moon itself always lends views of the night sky with a unique atmosphere.✨👀🌌💭
The later you can stay out after midnight the lower the Moon will set westwards and the better the conditions, until the Sun starts to appear north of east, bringing dawn light.🌄
Of course it's not only about the peak and if your skies are clear in the days before and after Friday do go out and look up as although rates will be lower the overall span of the Perseids is actually a few weeks in total.
You don't need any special equipment for meteor showers. Just a good wide expanse of open sky, some clear skies and minimal street lighting. You also don't need to look at the radiant as shooting stars when spotted will appear to come from all directions.
Don't expect too much or you'll be disappointed. Even under the best conditions rates can be low but occasionally the Perseids can put on unexpectedly good show, so you never know. Just enjoy being outside under an open sky and good luck.
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Legendary sculptor Claes Oldenburg has died at 93. This is his giant pair of binoculars that was commissioned by Jay Chiat for the central exterior component of the Chiat/Day Inc. Venice Beach campus designed by Frank Gehry. The binoculars stand 44 feet at the tallest point. They are a beautiful reminder to look out at the distance and imagine the future. And let us also not forget Coosje van Bruggen, his late wife, with whom he collaborated on so many of his large scale sculptures.
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