I pulled this of the internet, "annular eclipses, which do not result in the sky getting dark are just as productive in the Baily's Beads department. At the north graze zone, large beads are seen (just the opposite from a total solar eclipse) and from the south graze zone, tinier beads will be detected. If you have ever tried to capture 2nd and 3rd contacts of an annular eclipse from the centerline, you probably have been very disappointed. Those contacts are ill defined and while beads can be seen, they are generally so short-lived and hard to isolate that photos do not do them justice. But just move up into the graze zone and you will have an entirely wonderful surprise and still be contributing to the solar radius definition program of IOTA. The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!" moral of the story anywhere within the "zone" will be worthwhile and different things are visible in north and south "graze zones".
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
You could be right Chuck. My point here is that being of the centerline, for an annular eclipse is not a huge deal. Being off centerline gives a different experience but still impressive. So I think staying at Bryce is a viable option (St George as well) and you can star gaze afterward. Also, as I mentioned before, Bryce offers some good vistas at sunset, this is a true "ring of fire" event, being it happens at sunset.
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
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ring of fire? On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
You could be right Chuck. My point here is that being of the centerline, for an annular eclipse is not a huge deal. Being off centerline gives a different experience but still impressive. So I think staying at Bryce is a viable option (St George as well) and you can star gaze afterward. Also, as I mentioned before, Bryce offers some good vistas at sunset, this is a true "ring of fire" event, being it happens at sunset.
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
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An Annular Eclipse happing at sunrise or sunset is called a "Ring of Fire"
ring of fire?
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
You could be right Chuck. My point here is that being of the centerline, for an annular eclipse is not a huge deal. Being off centerline gives a different experience but still impressive. So I think staying at Bryce is a viable option (St George as well) and you can star gaze afterward. Also, as I mentioned before, Bryce offers some good vistas at sunset, this is a true "ring of fire" event, being it happens at sunset.
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
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thanks for the clarification. has anyone here observed an annular eclipse before? if so, what are your thoughts on this centerline discussion? On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
An Annular Eclipse happing at sunrise or sunset is called a "Ring of Fire"
ring of fire?
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
You could be right Chuck. My point here is that being of the centerline, for an annular eclipse is not a huge deal. Being off centerline gives a different experience but still impressive. So I think staying at Bryce is a viable option (St George as well) and you can star gaze afterward. Also, as I mentioned before, Bryce offers some good vistas at sunset, this is a true "ring of fire" event, being it happens at sunset.
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
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This will be my third, my preference is were there are no clouds. A few miles of centerline makes little difference, and anywhere within the N and S limits works, for total eclipses' close to centerline as you can get. There is nothing like looking at the sun without filters and the closer to center the longer it lasts. If SL was within the full eclipse zone I would stay in my backyard. thanks for the clarification. has anyone here observed an annular eclipse
before? if so, what are your thoughts on this centerline discussion?
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
An Annular Eclipse happing at sunrise or sunset is called a "Ring of Fire"
ring of fire?
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
You could be right Chuck. My point here is that being of the centerline, for an annular eclipse is not a huge deal. Being off centerline gives
a
different experience but still impressive. So I think staying at Bryce is a viable option (St George as well) and you can star gaze afterward. Also, as I mentioned before, Bryce offers some good vistas at sunset, this is a true "ring of fire" event, being it happens at sunset.
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
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On 9/8/11, Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> wrote:
thanks for the clarification. has anyone here observed an annular eclipse before? if so, what are your thoughts on this centerline discussion?
The human brain likes symmetry. The closer to the centerline you are, the more symmetrical the ring of uncovered sun will be at totality. It's a strictly subjective, personal thing only. If you don't care if the moon is a bit more off-center at maximum eclipse, being precisely on the centerline isn't an issue.
Didn't meant to type "totality". Maximum eclipse is what I should have typed the first time (I did the second time).
And here I thought you all were referring to a flair up that required a dose of Preparation H... :) -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of erikhansen@thebluezone.net Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 4:53 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] centerline importance
An Annular Eclipse happing at sunrise or sunset is called a "Ring of Fire"
ring of fire?
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
You could be right Chuck. My point here is that being of the centerline, for an annular eclipse is not a huge deal. Being off centerline gives
a
different experience but still impressive. So I think staying at Bryce is a viable option (St George as well) and you can star gaze afterward. Also, as I mentioned before, Bryce offers some good vistas at sunset, this is a true "ring of fire" event, being it happens at sunset.
On 9/8/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
The beads are just aas prolonged as during a total eclipse and even though the central eclipse does not take on a Bull's Eye effect as seen at the center, central eclipse is still just as impressive!"
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility of the beads, depending on the moon's exact orientation at the time of eclipse.
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On 9/8/11, Hutchings, Mat (H USA) <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> wrote:
And here I thought you all were referring to a flair up that required a dose of Preparation H... :)
Oh, you will if you ride a bus all day to southern Utah.
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I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon. Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience. Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
It's probably visible from the Mustang Ranch.
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Mountains not favorable for that location. I don't think you w/be bothered by crowds, though. 73, lh On 9/9/2011 12:01 PM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
It's probably visible from the Mustang Ranch.
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Very valid point! I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline. On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west. Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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The biggest part of that line through N California seems to run through National Forrest and National Park land, I wonder if there's much of a horizon to be seen without going all the way to the coast. For that matter, if you're going to go that far, why not go to the coast anyway? On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com>
wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Lake Tahoe?
The biggest part of that line through N California seems to run through
National Forrest and National Park land, I wonder if there's much of a horizon to be seen without going all the way to the coast. For that matter, if you're going to go that far, why not go to the coast anyway?
On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com>
wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of: Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9° http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56 Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction? Dave Bennett On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west. Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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I'm heading down to St George on Sunday and plan to drive out SR 56, to deliver a brief and completely, well mostly, unscientific scouting report. On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM, David Bennett <dlbennett@mac.com> wrote:
Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of:
Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.**6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.**3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.**6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.**9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9°
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Utah_State_Route_56<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56>
Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction?
Dave Bennett
On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also
bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Oops, sorry...I missed your post. I didn't think that my msg went through I'd be very curious to hear your report. Thanks! On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:56 AM, Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> wrote: I'm heading down to St George on Sunday and plan to drive out SR 56, to deliver a brief and completely, well mostly, unscientific scouting report. On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM, David Bennett <dlbennett@mac.com> wrote:
Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of:
Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.**6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.**3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.**6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.**9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9°
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Utah_State_Route_56<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56>
Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction?
Dave Bennett
On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also
bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Dave has a real contender in Modena. Checked it on Google Earth, very low western horizons, plus it is on the centerline. It is farther west than Kanarraville - a lot. Gee, the bus could probably stop at the Mountain Meadows Massacre Site. BTW - Google Earth is FULL of entirely too much information. Anyone wanting to attack anything could get all the info they need for free. But not us, we are using it for truly peaceful, scientific purposes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Bennett" <dlbennett@mac.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:10:58 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] centerline importance Oops, sorry...I missed your post. I didn't think that my msg went through I'd be very curious to hear your report. Thanks! On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:56 AM, Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> wrote: I'm heading down to St George on Sunday and plan to drive out SR 56, to deliver a brief and completely, well mostly, unscientific scouting report. On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM, David Bennett <dlbennett@mac.com> wrote:
Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of:
Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.**6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.**3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.**6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.**9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9°
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Utah_State_Route_56<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56>
Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction?
Dave Bennett
On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also
bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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On 9/14/11, jcarman6@q.com <jcarman6@q.com> wrote:
BTW - Google Earth is FULL of entirely too much information. Anyone wanting to attack anything could get all the info they need for free. But not us, we are using it for truly peaceful, scientific purposes.
Well, I WAS going to do a little cow-tipping while down there, but now you've gone and ruined THOSE plans...
Ever tried Area-51?
Dave has a real contender in Modena. Checked it on Google Earth, very low
western horizons, plus it is on the centerline. It is farther west than Kanarraville - a lot. Gee, the bus could probably stop at the Mountain Meadows Massacre Site.
BTW - Google Earth is FULL of entirely too much information. Anyone wanting to attack anything could get all the info they need for free. But not us, we are using it for truly peaceful, scientific purposes.
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Bennett" <dlbennett@mac.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:10:58 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] centerline importance
Oops, sorry...I missed your post. I didn't think that my msg went through I'd be very curious to hear your report. Thanks!
On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:56 AM, Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm heading down to St George on Sunday and plan to drive out SR 56, to deliver a brief and completely, well mostly, unscientific scouting report.
On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM, David Bennett <dlbennett@mac.com> wrote:
Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of:
Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.**6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.**3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.**6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.**9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9°
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Utah_State_Route_56<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56>
Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction?
Dave Bennett
On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also
bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Horizon could be a problem.
Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a
stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of:
Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9°
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56
Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction?
Dave Bennett
On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west.
Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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Sorry if this is a double post: Has anyone considered State Route 56 outside of Cedar City? There's a stretch that travels directly along centerline for about 35 miles or so from Old Iron Town to Modena. At Beryl Junction you've got eclipse data of: Start of partial eclipse (C1) : 2012/05/2100:22:02.8025.6°276.6° Start of annular eclipse (C2) : 2012/05/2101:31:17.9012.2°286.3° Maximum eclipse : 2012/05/2101:33:35.0011.8°286.6° End of annular eclipse (C3) : 2012/05/2101:35:51.9011.3°286.9° End of partial eclipse (C4) : 2012/05/2102:37:12.1000°295.9° http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_Route_56 Does anyone have any idea what horizons would be like at Beryl Junction? Dave Bennett On Sep 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Mesquite is on the southern limit, Reno is much closer to center. Also bear in mind the further west you go the higher the sun will be on the horizon. Page it is 10 degrees, Cedar City 11 degrees, Reno 17 degrees. So the best place to observe it from is probably N California.
Perhaps the bus charter should head west. Very valid point!
I was actually thinking Mesquite might have the best horizon, although it's a bit off centerline.
On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I noted yesterday that solar eclipses always occur at New Moon.
Therefore, it's going to be completely overcast. Happening in May is probably going to add a torrential rain to the experience.
Have a plan B in place. Vegas. ;-)
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On 9/8/11, Hutchings, Mat (H USA) <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> wrote:
And here I thought you all were referring to a flair up that required a dose of Preparation H... :)
Oh, you will if you ride a bus all day to southern Utah.
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Patrick, would that make it a "Water of Fire" event then? On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com>wrote:
On Sep 8, 2011, at 14:22, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility
As would the observer's libation. :)
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Or lack of. ;)
On Sep 8, 2011, at 14:22, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility
As would the observer's libation. :)
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anyway, what did you mean by "Ring of Fire event"? On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Or lack of. ;)
On Sep 8, 2011, at 14:22, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility
As would the observer's libation. :)
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Note from Promontory (where I just watched ATK test-fire a five-segment motor): the ring of fire is the sun's surface seen around the dark moon. When you're on the centerline, the moon will be right in the middle; if to the edge of the centerline, it will be near the edge of the sun; if outside the centerline, the eclipse will be a partial and not an annular. -- Joe ________________________________ From: Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] centerline importance anyway, what did you mean by "Ring of Fire event"? On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Or lack of. ;)
On Sep 8, 2011, at 14:22, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Erik, I would think that lunar libration would affect the visibility
As would the observer's libation. :)
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