Solar Eclipse In Australia
by Eagleseye on , under Astronomy
Observers in Cairns have had a great view of a 2 minute solar eclipse.
Some bright prominences were visible during totality.
See Harry Hamill’s (Member of Nene Valley AS) account of his experience on the Nene Valley Blog:
http://neneastro.forumotion.co.uk/f1-nene-valley-astronomical-society
The Telegraph Web site has more details.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthvideo/9676429/Total-solar-eclipse-delights-Australians.html#
It was even captured from a hot air balloon.
Dave
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December 28th, 2012 on 2:03 am
I was in Port Douglas, Queensland for the total eclipse. My first hand account has been posted in the Nene Valley Astro soc’s forum at:
http://neneastro.forumotion.co.uk/f1-nene-valley-astronomical-society
December 28th, 2012 on 10:28 am
Hi Harry
Great Write up.
I have added a link to it from that page.
Happy New Year to you.
Dave