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Old 23-10-2012, 11:12 AM
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just got a reply back from one of the pilots of Raging Thunder and the max. Flight level is 6500 feet
Is that above the clouds??
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Is that above the clouds??
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Old 23-10-2012, 01:40 PM
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Good point.
FNQ is currently under an inversion layer.
we have very high cloud at around 25000 ft but the dew point on the ground is in low single figures. this is rare but does happen
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Old 24-10-2012, 05:16 AM
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Old 24-10-2012, 05:43 AM
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POLICE are warning Far Northern residents to start their solar eclipse planning early, with roads across the region expected to be heaving with sightseers for the November 14 event.
Patrols will be set up on the Captain Cook Highway while both the Kuranda Range and Rex lookouts will be blocked off in an effort to alleviate congestion.
Cairns police Insp Mark Jackson is in charge of Operation Eclipse duties and said a major incident room would operate throughout the event.
“At this stage what we’re trying to get across is that we’re expecting traffic problems and people need to plan ahead,” he said.
“It would be a shame if you didn’t plan ahead and you arrive at a site and find there’s no room left because once sites are full they will be closed down.
“There will be intensive traffic controls in place and they will be there well before people start arriving.
Insp Jackson said Ellis Beach was likely to become a bottleneck with Rex Lookout closed and limited parking available at Ellis Beach.
Oak Beach was also likely to present a problem, with a big crowd expected there due to it being on the line of totality, where people will get the longest view of the eclipse.
But Insp Jackson has encouraged residents to consider beaches further south, with crowds likely to be smaller and the difference in eclipse time only a matter of seconds.
“One problem we’re still in the dark about is how many people are going to be here,” he said.
“It’s a very diverse and complex operation and one which requires the deployment of police over a very wide area, some doing diverse tasks.”
Full hotel occupancy is likely to involve 60,000 visitors, but this does not take into account those who travel just for the event.
Acting Insp Mark Stewart is jointly co- ordinating the operation and said recent figures showed an occupancy of 85 per cent.
The operation takes in the greater Cairns region including the Atherton Tableland, and Palmer River to the north.
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Old 24-10-2012, 09:57 AM
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Old 24-10-2012, 06:51 PM
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im getting all excited now but im even more excited to meet some of you awsome IIS peeps to the point that im saying "what eclipse" oh the big IIS get together oh yeah i sooooo cant wait Im just trying to plan the rest of my holiday sooooo exciting but the hubby has been warned that eclipse day is my day/night meeting as many of you as i can Do we have an eclipse countdown clock anywhere yet i think i need one
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I signed up for a Reef Magic Cruise, and I am trying to work out just what sort of images I should take. seeing as the sun will be closer to the horizon, I could get some interesting wide shots, but I am also interested in closer shots as well.

I am mainly asking because the last eclipse I went to (Shanghai China 2009), I got clouded out, so I didn't get any practice, and while I got some reasonable shots of the Venus transit, that still doesn't give me any help for getting pictures of the eclipse during totality, so any hints will be appreciated.

My Camera is a Canon Powershot SX110IS, so I have decent control of exposure settings.
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Old 25-10-2012, 06:50 PM
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Old 25-10-2012, 09:51 PM
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Just a bit of info in case anyone was slightly confused, as I was.

The NASA map shows the path of totality as going across Mulligan Hwy - http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogl...13Tgoogle.html

Whereas the QLD Gov site shows it going across Peninsula Developmental Road - http://www.trc.qld.gov.au/whats-on/solar-eclipse-2012

I'm assuming the NASA one is correct, and that means the Peninsula Developmental Road will actually be right on the path limits, not the centre!
Hopefully no one is using that as a guide.
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Old 25-10-2012, 10:44 PM
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im getting all excited now but im even more excited to meet some of you awsome IIS peeps to the point that im saying "what eclipse" oh the big IIS get together oh yeah i sooooo cant wait Im just trying to plan the rest of my holiday sooooo exciting but the hubby has been warned that eclipse day is my day/night meeting as many of you as i can Do we have an eclipse countdown clock anywhere yet i think i need one
the request for the clock went in but

i am just stoked i could get my cameras working - be a dream come true you would be hard pressed to keep JJJ quite after all i think November will be her best month this year be good to see a few people but we will be spread all over so getting together may prove to be a challenge
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Old 26-10-2012, 12:39 AM
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Hi guys,

Sorry for asking the same question again, but as I really like being able to see, I'd like to know how if it's possible to view the corona safely e.g.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...on-camera.html

From the web page at:
http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages...eExposure.html

The suggested exposure for to capture the corona at f8, ISO100 is between 1/400s for the inner corona and 1" for the outer corona.

That level of brightness wouldn't be visible through eclipse glasses or through solar filter. I'm also not sure the corona would even be bright enough to show up through most projection methods would it?

So is there an approved way of viewing the corona?
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Old 26-10-2012, 01:06 AM
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Dan, sadly based on the nature of this thread (link to thread http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=98297 ) any advice given could lead to anyone of us being sued/jailed if you damage or lose your eyesight during the eclipse...

best I can do is refer you to this page -> http://joe-cali.com/eclipses/PLANNIN...pse_photo.html



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Hi guys,

Sorry for asking the same question again, but as I really like being able to see, I'd like to know how if it's possible to view the corona safely e.g.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...on-camera.html

From the web page at:
http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages...eExposure.html

The suggested exposure for to capture the corona at f8, ISO100 is between 1/400s for the inner corona and 1" for the outer corona.

That level of brightness wouldn't be visible through eclipse glasses or through solar filter. I'm also not sure the corona would even be bright enough to show up through most projection methods would it?

So is there an approved way of viewing the corona?
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Old 26-10-2012, 05:19 AM
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Just a bit of info in case anyone was slightly confused, as I was.

The NASA map shows the path of totality as going across Mulligan Hwy - http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogl...13Tgoogle.html

Whereas the QLD Gov site shows it going across Peninsula Developmental Road - http://www.trc.qld.gov.au/whats-on/solar-eclipse-2012

I'm assuming the NASA one is correct, and that means the Peninsula Developmental Road will actually be right on the path limits, not the centre!
Hopefully no one is using that as a guide.
sometimes on the radio scanner http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=4896 i can here both being used, and i think from 2 different emergency services
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Old 26-10-2012, 07:14 AM
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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, Emergency Management Queensland and the Regional Councils with the objective of creating a safe and enjoyable eclipse experience for all.
The good news is that there will not be any closures of the main roads in the eclipse area. Only a few local roads will be affected which it is easy to plan around. A great deal of effort has gone into putting in place measures to assist the main roads to flow freely. Emergency Services will be staged through the area to be able to rapidly respond to emergency situations. Unfortunately this has meant that some lookouts will be closed for the eclipse.
Beaches will be accessible (until they reach a safe capacity). The message is if your selected location is likely to be popular and space is limited get there early. I will put some other more general information in another email.
Rgds,
Terry Cuttle,

ROAD CLOSURES CAIRNS AREA: Lake Morris Road closed (residential traffic only); Yorkeys Knob: Ray and Janet St closed (residential traffic only); Trinity Beach - Southern End Vasey Esplanade / Possum St closed (residential traffic only). These are all minor local roads.
ROAD CLOSURES PORT DOUGLAS AREA: The Esplanade Four Mile Beach (Macrossan - Mowbray) closed (residential traffic only); Mowbray and Macrossan Street closed (residential traffic only); Island Point Road closed (residential traffic only) and Murphy Street closed (residential traffic only). The major effect of these closures is to create a pedestrian precinct in the main eclipse area and keep traffic off the hill which has no eclipse views anyway.
LOOKOUT CLOSURES: Rex Lookout (Captain Cook highway), Kuranda Range Lookout (Kennedy Highway) Bob's Lookout (Mulligan Highway) and Flagstaff and Alexandra Range Lookout in the Daintree will all be closed. This is because there are only small parking areas, the areas are needed for emergency service staging and use of the areas would generate traffic congestion on these roads. No parking will be allowed in the vicinity of these lookouts. People will be discouraged from parking remotely and walking to the lookouts as it is not safe to walk along the roads. If you arrive early and set up you will be told to move on.
BEACH AREAS:
OAK BEACH: will be open to vehicular traffic however parking is limited. Once the limited parking capacity is reached the area will be closed. Oak Beach is not a recommended viewing spot due tides and limited beach area.
WANGETTI BEACH: - a large parking area will be available opposite Djarragun College for a gold coin donation to the school. The beach is accessible from this parking area along a 400 metre road. The beach access road will be closed to vehicle traffic from 4pm Tuesday 13 Nov until 12 midday on 14 Nov.
PALM COVE: Boat Ramp Closed from 4pm Tuesday 13 Nov until 12 midday on 14 Nov. Palm Cove jetty parking area closed (to be used for media). Palm Cove Jetty open until it reaches capacity.
BEACHES MISC: Parking availability is limited at many local beaches. For safety reasons, Police and Emergency Services may close down viewing locations if the numbers reach capacity and there is no more parking available.
ROADS GENERALLY: There will be reduced speed zones of 60km/h in the area of Oak Beach and 40km/h in the area of Wangetti. There will be reduced speed and traffic control in the area of the Palmer River Roadhouse on the Mulligan Highway. Police advise that they will be out in force to assist and control where necessary. There will be extra traffic and parking controllers. Speed limits will be enforced and there is likely to be random breath testing (alcohol and drugs).
Many roads in the region can be narrow and winding, with limited places available to park vehicles legally. There is very limited parking along the Captain Cook highway and parking areas will be closed off and vehicles asked to move on if they try to park in unsafe locations or where they may cause congestion. The aim is to keep the traffic flowing. Parking beside the highway can also be dangerous. If you do park beside a roadway make sure you are parked legally and safely. Expect to be moved on if you are parked illegally or causing an unsafe situation. On many roads especially the Mulligan Highway, the road verge is often rocky, uneven and difficult to drive on. There is also a risk of causing a fire if you drive over dry grass with a vehicle and this is an extremely serious issue in the Cape York area as fires can easily get away and burn vast areas with no way of stopping them. Some roads off the Mulligan highway are on private property and many gates will be locked. Property owners often do not welcome visitors due careless visitors who light camp fires and burn out the station.
There is expected to be heavy traffic overnight in the eclipse area and after the eclipse. Plan your journey to arrive in plenty of time and be patient. Up to date information about traffic conditions can be obtained from the Queensland Government Transport and Main Roads department Traffic and Travel Information services: www.131940.qld.gov.au ; 13 19 40 phone line or Twitter feed @131940_FNNQ
TRAFFIC AND MOVEMENT REGISTER: If you are organising a group of people to view the eclipse it is important to fill out the Traffic and Movement Register to assist in planning for a safe and enjoyable experience. Details at http://questionpro.com/t/AIxp8ZNtkg
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Old 26-10-2012, 07:31 AM
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Just a bit of info in case anyone was slightly confused, as I was.

The NASA map shows the path of totality as going across Mulligan Hwy - http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogl...13Tgoogle.html

Whereas the QLD Gov site shows it going across Peninsula Developmental Road - http://www.trc.qld.gov.au/whats-on/solar-eclipse-2012

I'm assuming the NASA one is correct, and that means the Peninsula Developmental Road will actually be right on the path limits, not the centre!
Hopefully no one is using that as a guide.
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 Lakeland.
So the maps are identical. The roads are just labelled with a different name. I will make sure the TRC gets an updated version of the map.
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Old 26-10-2012, 07:44 AM
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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/sa...cal-events.htm
They have added in "The only time that the Sun can be viewed safely with the naked eye is during a total eclipse, when the Moon completely covers the disk of the Sun."
So now we have the full story from the Government - that is (in summary):
It safe to use certified eclipse glasses for viewing the partial phases, and
It is safe to view totality with the naked eye.

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Old 26-10-2012, 07:53 AM
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any advice given could lead to anyone of us being sued/jailed if you damage or lose your eyesight during the eclipse...
Let me ask a similar but different question then that you may be able to answer safely.

During totality, how will you be viewing the eclipse?
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Old 26-10-2012, 07:57 AM
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Hi guys,

Sorry for asking the same question again, but as I really like being able to see, I'd like to know how if it's possible to view the corona safely e.g.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...on-camera.html

From the web page at:
http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages...eExposure.html

The suggested exposure for to capture the corona at f8, ISO100 is between 1/400s for the inner corona and 1" for the outer corona.

That level of brightness wouldn't be visible through eclipse glasses or through solar filter. I'm also not sure the corona would even be bright enough to show up through most projection methods would it?

So is there an approved way of viewing the corona?
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 or any other filter.

EG the Qld Governemnt advice as I have just posted:
http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/sa...cal-events.htm
"The only time that the Sun can be viewed safely with the naked eye is during a total eclipse, when the Moon completely covers the disk of the Sun."

Also the ASA fact sheet at:
http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/~smaddi...et_23rev2x.pdf
"It is safe – and spectacular – to watch the eclipse during the brief period called totality, while the Moon is completely covering the Sun – that is the excitement of this event! However, you must be sure that you are watching at the correct time and are in totality"

Also the NASA safe eclipse viewing website:
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEhelp/safety2.html
"....the total phase of an eclipse can and should be viewed without any filters whatsoever. The naked eye view of totality is not only completely safe, it is truly and overwhelmingly awe-inspiring!"

So there is no need for any filters to view totality. The view of the Corona is one of the fabulous sights of the an eclipse and is not to be missed.


Rgds,
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Old 26-10-2012, 08:01 AM
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Let me ask a similar but different question then that you may be able to answer safely.

During totality, how will you be viewing the eclipse?
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 (weather permitting) in all its naked eye glory.
Rgds,
Terry Cuttle

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