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Forum: Solar System 10-12-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 529
Posted By AstroTourist
Phil, We are so lucky to have someone with your...

Phil,
We are so lucky to have someone with your skills posting these stunning images.
It is just like being there with you.
Very well done - again!
Terry
Forum: Solar System 10-12-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By AstroTourist
Stunning as usual Phil. Congratulations - very...

Stunning as usual Phil.
Congratulations - very well done.
Terry
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 04-12-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
Thanks for the Eclipse Feedback

Thanks very much to all who took the time to give me feedback of their eclipse experience. It was very useful for the eclipse debrief last week.
I will do a summary to be posted shortly of the...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 29-11-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
BOB's LOOKOUT for the eclipse

There has been some comments about what happened at Bob's lookout during the eclipse.
One person told me that:
"police did not make any serious attempt to close Bob's Lookout, despite that clearly...
Forum: Solar System 28-11-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By AstroTourist
Thanks, Paul. There seems to have been high...

Thanks, Paul.
There seems to have been high cloud in the second half of totality, which is when the coronal sequence was done.
You need a really clear sky to extract earthshine otherwise the cloud...
Forum: Solar System 28-11-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By AstroTourist
Eclipse images from Palm Cove

Although I was distracted by many things during this eclipse I did manage to captutre some images:

Palm Cove beach. I like the feel of this image. HDR Composite of two images. Canon 350D with 10...
Forum: Solar System 28-11-2012, 03:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 149
Posted By AstroTourist
Eclipse FEEDBACK NEEDED

I posted the below message in the Celestial and Astronomical Events section a few days ago and thanks to all who responded with comments.
However I did not get as many as I expected and was really...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 27-11-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
ECLIPSE FEEDBACK - more responses please

Thanks very much to those who have responded to my request of a couple of days ago for ECLIPSE FEEDBACK . However I have responses from only a small percentage of those who went. There is a review...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 25-11-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
2012 Eclipse your FEEDBACK NEEDED

Now that the eclipse is over and hopefully everyone is safely home, I would really appreciate your feedback on your 2012 eclipse experience.
As many of you know I was involved in providing...
Forum: Solar System 18-11-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,437
Posted By AstroTourist
Stephen, A really great set of image. If you...

Stephen,
A really great set of image.
If you have not noticed you have some excellent SHADOW BANDS showing up at C3 projected on the clouds on images 5 and 6.
This was an effect first identified...
Forum: Solar System 18-11-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,099
Posted By AstroTourist
Fabulous images of the Proms, Phil. A really...

Fabulous images of the Proms, Phil.
A really well deserved APOD.
Congratulations.
Terry
Forum: Solar System 18-11-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,068
Posted By AstroTourist
Incredible timelapse. Love that shadow. Rgds,...

Incredible timelapse.
Love that shadow.
Rgds,
Terry
Forum: Solar System 18-11-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,520
Posted By AstroTourist
Just what I would say Geoff. You really have...

Just what I would say Geoff.
You really have done justice to this fabuilous eclipse.
Your work is truly stunning.
Keep up the good work.
Rgds,
Terry
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 29-10-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
Jen[/B]...

Jen[/B] http://www.iceinspace.com.au/vbiis/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=907948#post907948)
:P Do we have an eclipse countdown clock anywhere yet...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 28-10-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,923
Posted By AstroTourist
My understanding is that at Adams dam they were...

My understanding is that at Adams dam they were going to cater for 1,500 but that actual numbers may be closer to 500.
But who knows how many more will be scattered along the road (track) through to...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 28-10-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
The edge of the shadow will take less than two...

The edge of the shadow will take less than two minutes to travel the approx 450km from the west coast of Cape York to the east coast with an average speed of approx 16,000 kph.
The high speed is...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 26-10-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
I have had the privilidge of directly viewing the...

I have had the privilidge of directly viewing the Corona on 10 occasions (+ one that was clouded out).
On this occasion I will again be directly viewing the corona - no eclipse glasses, no filters...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 26-10-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
Hi Danack, The only time that the corona can be...

Hi Danack,
The only time that the corona can be seen is during totality.
There is plenty of advice that it is safe to view totality directly that is with the naked eye and NOT using eclipse glasses...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 26-10-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
Safe Viewing of the Eclipse

I have some great news.
The Queensland Government has just updated their advice for safe viewing of the eclipse.
http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/safe-viewing-of-astronomical-events.htm
They have...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 26-10-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
The Peninsular Development road used to start at...

The Peninsular Development road used to start at Mount Molloy.
About two years ago the road from Mareeba to Cooktown was named the Mulligan Highway. So the Peninsular Development road now starts at...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 26-10-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 46,705
Posted By AstroTourist
Information has now been released on road and...

Information has now been released on road and traffic conditions and other issues to plan for, in the eclipse area. This has been after detailed review and planning by the Queensland Police Service,...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 15-10-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,923
Posted By AstroTourist
Any sites, best all round outlook is probably the...

Any sites, best all round outlook is probably the main criteria.
Tks,
Terry
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 15-10-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,923
Posted By AstroTourist
And I should have added: Do you have any...

And I should have added:
Do you have any suggested viewing locations around Mareeba?
Terry
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 15-10-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,923
Posted By AstroTourist
Thanks for the info. I had some diffuiculty...

Thanks for the info.
I had some diffuiculty finding a couple of these palces - I guess the locals know them well.
Any chance you could do some Google Earth pushpins to mark them out (when you get a...
Forum: Celestial and Astronomical Events 15-10-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,923
Posted By AstroTourist
Mareeba viewing spots

For Cyclone or anyone else in the Mareeba area:
The Tableland Regional Council have identified several "preferred viewing sites". The information is on this flyer:...
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