They only look at the relationship of the sun on the earth and the space between. They had real time screen showing activity on the sun which we saw updating whilst we were there. They explained about magnetic storms which cause the aurora borealis.
They work on magnetism and compasses and here are some of the compasses they use and/or calibrate. The loopy thing on the left was designed and patented by them. It recreates earths magnetism (I think) and the compass is put in the middle and recalibrated.
The world map behind though recently donated still featured the USSR
There was a model of the degaussing technique where they demagnetise submarines so they do not get caught by magnetic mines
We also had a look at the room they often use to demonstrate the reality of magnetics when they are teaching the local school kids
They do it with mirrors
Still windy outside
Beautiful clouds though
We went to see the effect of the storm on the waves
Still windy
Whoosh and sploosh
But showing absolutely no commitment to bad weather we also saw blue skies and rainbows
Looking round to the new harbour in the distance
So we went to see them close up
The new harbour
Incredible waves
The waves were even going over the new harbour wall
We didn't get out the car for this bit!
Further along the coast the waves were less dramatic but still high
Some fab sights this week from the sun and back!
More later xxx
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