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Old 24-08-2007, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Donna Coleman View Post
Hi eric,
thanks for the information abour viewing the lunar eclipse from the Eastern suburbs. I live in the dandenongs but am worried about the trees obscuring viewing so might join people in the city - will it be dark enough in Richmond?
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Donna
Hi Donna

Certainly the full Moon will be bright enough! I haven't seen a fully eclipsed Moon over a bright city, but maybe, that's the point - it will be so much darker than the full moon. I have no doubt that through binoculars or telescope, the surface features will be seen and to the naked eye, a dark red-brown Moon will be seen.

It shouldn't be too hard to find a spot in the Dandenongs with a fairly clear view to the East (hint - Gembrook Sports Ground - but don't tell anyone - that's one of my secret observing locations! - but you need to go well to the South side to avoid trees?)

I'll be:-

1) lying on my bed crying if all Victoria is clouded over

2) driving as far north as I can to clear the cloud if it's only coastal

3) if clear, maybe heading for Gembrook, or

4) heading for another secret location north of Melbourne!

I'm sure the ASV at Richmond will be a fun gathering.

Eric
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