Total Solar Eclipse Expedition to Luwuk, Indonesia

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Total Solar Eclipse Expedition to Luwuk, Indonesia

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Dear members of singastro,

On behalf of the trip organiser, I am here to announce that there are currently 4 slots open for the 2016 total solar eclipse expedition to Luwuk, Indonesia. The expedition will be held from 6th (evening departure) to 10th March 2016. Witness this rare event with your very eyes as the moon aligns exactly with the sun, plunging the light of day into the constellations of the night for nearly three minutes! Due to the high demand for local accommodation along the thin line of totality, confirmation for this trip will be required as soon as possible. For interested parties, kindly PM me on singastro, or sms/whatsapp me at 9-0-0-2-9-9-0-6 for more information and I will link you up with the organisers. Thanks!

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The following shows the map of the moon's umbra across indonesia.

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For the site at Luwuk, the eclipse will be in the total phase for 2 minutes 51 seconds. The exact timings for the critical moments, in local time, are as follows:

0730H - First Contact, Partial Phase Begins (sun elevation ~23°)
0841H - Second Contact, Total Phase Begins (sun elevation ~40°)
0843H - Maximum Eclipse (sun elevation ~41°)
0844H - Third Contact, Total Phase Ends (sun elevation ~41°)
1007H - Fourth Contact, Partial Phase Ends (sun elevation ~62°)
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Re: Total Solar Eclipse Expedition to Luwuk, Indonesia

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There are quite a few slots available still. Do let me know as soon as possible if you are interested!
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Re: Total Solar Eclipse Expedition to Luwuk, Indonesia

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Hi all, final call for those interested to join in the expedition. Kindly inform us of your interest before 31 October. Thanks!
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Rare chance not to be missed!

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Re: Total Solar Eclipse Expedition to Luwuk, Indonesia

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Deadline has been extended to 15 Nov. There are currently 2 slots left. Do let me know if you are interested!
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