RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

[David Galbraith]

Unfortunately I'm about to arrive in Montreal for a conference!

Best wishes,

David



> On Oct 22, 2014, at 13:22, Roger Hill <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net> wrote:
> 
> Perhaps I'll see you there!
> 
> Roger
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astronomers on behalf of David Galbraith
> Sent: Wed 22/10/2014 12:52 PM
> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
> 
> Excellent advice Roger!
> 
> The Kincardine area is my prime observing zone. The western horizon is great - not only is it unobstructed but there are few patches of light pollution always my the horizon (not important for the eclipse). Kincardine itself is bad, as is Goderich, but between the two there are some good spots.
> 
> - David
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 22, 2014, at 12:44, Roger Hill <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Kincardine looks reasonable.  
>> 
>> Anyone wanting to see this should be aware that the Sun will only be 7 degrees above the horizon when the eclipse starts.  A good western horizon is vital.
>> 
>> There are several ways to maximise your eclipse experience:
>> 
>> Go West: This increases the time before Sunset.
>> Go North This gets you closer to the maximum point of eclipse (far northern Canada).
>> Go Up:   This drops your hizon below the horizontal, delaying sunset.  This won't mean much for small airplanes, but could get you an amazing picture if you are over Lake Ontario a few kilometres offshore from Scarborough and heading toward Toronto to silhouette the Toronto skyline as the Sun sets.      
>> 
>> Anyway, here's a place where you can get some info:
>> 
>> http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/JSEX/JSEX-NA.html
>> 
>> Local circumstances:
>> Hamilton, ON Latitude: 43° 15' 00" N Longitude: 79° 51' 00" W
>> Altitude:    100.3m Time Zone:    04:00 W
>> Partial Eclipse Begins    17:39 Sun Alt 07 degrees
>> Maximum Eclipse    18:20(Sunset) Sun Altitude 0 Sun Azimuth 254 (WSW)
>> Eclipse Mag. 0.444(s)    Eclipse Obs. 0.325(s)
>> 
>> Kincardine Latitude: 44° 11' N Longitude: 81° 38' W
>> Altitude:    130m Time Zone:    04:00 W
>> Partial Eclipse Begins    17:36 Sun Alt 08 degrees
>> Maximum Eclipse    18:26(Sunset) Sun Altitude 0 Sun Azimuth 254 (WSW)
>> Eclipse Mag. 0.522    Eclipse Obs. 0.409
>> 
>> 
>> Roger
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: astronomers on behalf of David Galbraith
>> Sent: Wed 22/10/2014 11:35 AM
>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
>> 
>> A couple of ideas:
>> 
>> Recommended spot - the marina parking lot at the Point Clark Lighthouse, about 9 km south of Kincardine. Great public view of lake horizon, although close to lake level. For an elevated view there is a west-facing parking lot behind the Bean Bistro on Kincardine, on the west side of the main street across from the library. I can't guarantee how uncluttered that view will be in the direction of the sun, though.
>> 
>> Best wishes,
>> 
>> David
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:27, Roger Hill <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm heading off to Lake Huron, perhaps Kincardine or Goderich, as I like the idea of watching the Sun sink into the lake.  I did this for the 2012 Transit of Venus, and managed to get a great picture (featured in the RASC 2013 Calendar).
>>> 
>>> I'll be taking my 6" F/9 Ritchey-Chretien, and a Meade Personal Solar Telescope.
>>> 
>>> Anybody else heading off to a good spot?
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