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Flamsteed Astronomy Society |
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Solar Eclipse — March 29, 2006 |
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by Tony Sizer at Welling S.E. London Vixen 4-in fluorite refractor Thousand Oaks solar filter Canon 300D digital SLR |
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by Eddie Yeadon at Greenwich — Digital Camera through H-alpha telescope |
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On March 29, 2006 there was a total solar eclipse. Totally was visible in a path across Africa and Turkey into Russia. Egypt, Libya and Turkey were favourite spots for the eclipse-chasing brigade. From Greenwich it was visible as a partial eclipse from 10:45 to 12:22 BST, with maximum coverage of about 17% of the Sun’s face at 11:33 BST. Volunteers from the Flamsteed worked with the ROG astronomy staff to host the viewing event. Despite a miserable weather forecast, the elements were reasonably kind to us and we watched a good piece of the event as the Sun and Moon ducked in and out of the clouds. Over 500 visitors, including many school parties, arrived and were able to use the three H-alpha scopes and three solarscopes available. Many thanks to Peter and Mark for bringing their excellent kit to the ROG. |
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People pics by Mike Dryland |
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by Dave Westcott at Greenwich |
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by Pat Wainwright in Egypt |
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by Malcolm Porter in Turkey |
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Partial Eclipse — London |
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Total Eclipse — Egypt & Turkey |
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