Wow guys, excellent replies. This looks like a great community...
So im thinking rather than getting a PST which can only be used for Solar, i should get something which can be used with a filter for the solar events, but still be used for night observation.
Ive been lucky enough to book a 4 bedroom house in Palm cove for the 10th Nov - 18th which is 100 meters from the beach. It looks to be about 5km from the centre of the umbra, so should be a pretty good show.
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Originally Posted by Liz
it is better to watch with your eyes to appreciate the fiull effect (perhaps with those funny glasses).
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That is an interesting point. I do intend to watch with the naked eye for most of the event/the actual total eclipse, but during the lead up during the partial eclipse i was hoping to have a close up look using a telescope. It also seems like a good time to buy, as i can use it during the venus pass.
This information is good so far, but could someone please recommend say a specific package and where to buy? I now know roughly what im looking for, but still not sure what is good value. Again im happy to buy second hand, but i havnt seen much suitable (probably cause i dont know exactly what to look for) in the classified section.
I also have a bad feeling that once i get started, this is going to turn into a very expensive hobby. Between my current love of motorsport and computers i am destine to be broke forever lol.
Once again thanks everyone for the replies.
Cheers, Errol.