Midnight Sun

MIDNIGHT SUN FROM THE DOME - START

November 1, 1999

The City of Dawson has commissioned five ivory carvings to be set by a jeweler as broaches or pins.

This broach will represent the midnight sun as viewed from the "Dome", a mountain viewpoint above Dawson City. The midnight sun is a remarkable phenomenon in the north. Many travel to the area around June 21 each year to witness the sun that does not set. It approaches the horizon then climbs again into the sky.

The carving will include something of the vista from the Dome, looking north, and a time-lapsed view of the sun in its course.

Till next time,

Shane

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