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by hunding
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: 22 July Total solar eclipse
Replies: 27
Views: 15873

VinSnr wrote:The significant about this one is maybe it crosses some major cities like Shanghai, unlike the previous ones only passes ulu places.
Exactly! The next cheap and comfortable opportunities to see solar eclipses will be 2017 (US) and 2026 (Spain).
by hunding
Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Shanghai Eclipse July 09
Replies: 32
Views: 22748

Howto in Shanghai

Though the wheater forecast predicts rain at the moment here are some local detailes for Shanghai: 1.) If you intend to go to Jinshan (south beach region): The first bus leaves at 6.05 am from Metro station Linhua Road (line 1, red line, southern direction to Xinzhuang). It takes the bus about one h...
by hunding
Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:11 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Shanghai Eclipse July 09
Replies: 32
Views: 22748

(double posting)
by hunding
Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:02 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Shanghai Eclipse July 09
Replies: 32
Views: 22748

After planning first to go to the Jinshan beach in the south of Shanghai I am in serious doubt now. It takes about one hour from the metro station by bus. Certainly one can take a taxi but at least an exact timing might be difficult (e.g. to see the first contact at 8h23m local time). It might be mu...