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Rockland Summer Star Party Tribute to Barlow Bob

August 15, 2014

http://rocklandastronomy.com/pages/ssp/ssp_report.html


On a more solemn note, a beautiful memorial service was held one evening to remember our dearly departed friend, Bob Godfrey, aka 'Barlow Bob'. He was a gentle soul that touched the lives of everyone that met him. He was the founding father of the "NEAF Solar Star Party" that all of us enjoy each year. He was also a prominent figure in the world of Solar Outreach Astronomy at SSP and so many other places. Individuals shared their stories of how Barlow Bob touched their lives; a slide show of images of Bob was run in the background on the 75" TV & to tie this remembrance of Bob all together, mini hot air balloon lanterns were launched into the night sky as Dr. Blumberg sang the Beatles' Here Comes the Sun. To Barlow Bob, our friend – we will miss and always remember you at the eyepiece, exploring the Sun.

Barlow Bob's closest friend, Ralph Marantino has taken on the honor of continuing Bob's work and has committed to run the "NEAF Solar Star Party" as it's new Manager for the Rockland Astronomy Club. Ralph was bequeathed all of Bob's solar equipment which he will once again make a part of all the solar star parties. Ralph brings with him many years of solar exploration and experience and is a prolific sketcher of the "Daily Face of the Sun", that many of us have enjoyed for many years. The Rockland Astronomy Club Inc. is very excited to have Ralph Marantino take the reins as 'Manager' of the "NEAF Solar Star Party" with a renewed spirit of support and evolution.