Future Astronomical Events
Early morning Solar Eclipse across northern Australia begins at sunrise on 14 th Nov 2012 (Time AEST)
Times taken as close as possible to various points on coast.
Top and bottom points for --
1. West coast NT for.
2. East coast NT.
3. West coast lower Cape York Peninsula.
4. East coast lower Cape York Peninsula.
Path extends across the into Pacific Ocean and finishes at the tip of South America.
If there is enough interest, members could join a trip to the North, perhaps by Plane or Train? It is time to start planning if you would like to view this Eclipse.
Venus Transit.
It is early to mention this event but at the same time, it is useful to know in advance so that you can be prepared to see this rare event.
The next one after 2012 will be in December 2117, so it is worthwhile making sure you can see this one. Something to tell the unborn child and grandchildren in the future.
