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by Liz Larson | May 26, 2026 | Eclipse Chasers | 0 comments

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1896 expedition to Japan: traveled in a sailing ship across the Pacific to reach the eclipse site.

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    Gigi Barnhill, President
    Bonnie Isman, Vice President
    Becky Demling, Treasurer
    Neal Parks, Clerk

    Elizabeth Cardaropoli Dearden
    Mikey Cutting
    Elaine Donoghue
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    Laetitia La Follette
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    Justin Taylor
    Jim Wald
    Sarah Zurieck-Brown
    George Naughton, ex officio
    Katherine Whitcomb, ex officio
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