MAJOR ECLIPSE CAMPING EVENT

Can one of our Astronomy buffs out in Exploroz world find us a map of the line of totality?
Maybe we can do a state by state camping meet up?
Thanks Chloe for heads up.
Cheers Heather

Hi iv just posted a map of the line of totality on the website which shows where the location of adams dam actually is, it is a lot less likely to experience cloud cover than other locations as it is situated inland. Here is picture for you personally :).

Drunk Queenslanders howling at the moon! Enjoy your event :) Michael

Chloe
Here is a good site giving all the info that you could need....
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-371-0-0-1-0.html

Skippy

Hi Chloe and any intending eclipse chasers,

I draw your attention to thread no. 95650 ('Burke Developmental Road in November' posted by equinox).

Take care where you choose to see the eclipse. My other half (John) made this response to Alan, "You should keep in mind that the eclipse starts at sunrise on the coast (near Oak Beach) and the totality is at about 6:40 AM Queensland time when the sun will only be at about 14 degrees above the horizon. ( 1 1/2 fists on an outstretched arm). As you go further to the west it will be lower so that totality will be at sunrise somewhere in Arnhem Land."

We had intended travelling to Oak Beach to see the eclipse but have bitten the bullet and booked on a special eclipse cruise and will watch from somewhere between Cairns and New Caldedonia.

What ever you do, try to see it. An eclipse is an amazing event. Get the best information you can so that you understand the phases.

Above all else PROTECT YOUR EYES. If you want to actually look at it you need purpose made filter glasses which will be on sale all around Cairns for $5 or so. If you are not going to a major centre try to get some before you leave home.

Let's hope for ideal conditions no matter where you are.

Min