What are the times and angles for the eclipse?

[gregbradley]

I am wondering what time the eclipse starts and what angle it will be in the sky. I wonder if my mount could be used in my observatory or if the sun will be too low.

Greg.

[Adelastro1]

Here's one really good site Greg and includes cloud predictions.
http://eclipsewx.com/2012/pd.php?site=cairns

[doppler]

In Sydney the max eclipse is 67% at 8.02 am with the sun at 27% altitude

[mithrandir]

I've worked out that a tree two or three houses from home will be in the way. I'll have to go up to Glenhaven to get a clear eastern horizon.

Then again, the weather forecast for the morning threatens cloud and rain, clearing later in the day. I think my StarLapse, 475 tripod and 229 head, DSLR and 500mm lens, and TO glass filter will have to do.

[gregbradley]

Thanks for that.



Thats helpful 27 degrees would be above my observatory wall.



Lets hope the wet weather is late. It often is.

Greg.