RASC Hamilton [Bulk] Re: Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

Thu Oct 23 13:18:25 EDT 2014

FYI Eclipse update;

There is a gigantic sunspot - central lower-west quadrant, which will be 
captured in any photo taken during the eclipse.  Viewed thru my glass solar 
filter it is naked-eye size - one of the largest I've seen - ever!

Eric Golding

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Hill" <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net>
To: <astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:11 PM
Subject: [Bulk] Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

You're going to need a very good horizon.

Local circumstances:
Montreal, ON Latitude: 45° 31'  N Longitude: 73° 34' W
Altitude:    57m Time Zone:    04:00 W
Partial Eclipse Begins    17:38 Sun Alt 02 degrees
Maximum Eclipse    17:52(Sunset) Sun Altitude 0 Sun Azimuth 254 (WSW)
Eclipse Mag. 0.168(s)    Eclipse Obs. 0.079(s)

-----Original Message-----
From: astronomers on behalf of David Galbraith
Sent: Wed 22/10/2014 1:46 PM
To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

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?
>>> <winmail.dat>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> astronomers mailing list
>>> astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
>>> http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> astronomers mailing list
>> astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
>> http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca
>>
>> <winmail.dat>
>> _______________________________________________
>> astronomers mailing list
>> astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
>> http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca
> _______________________________________________
> astronomers mailing list
> astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca
>
> <winmail.dat>
> _______________________________________________
> astronomers mailing list
> astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca
_______________________________________________
astronomers mailing list
astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> _______________________________________________
> astronomers mailing list
> astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca
> 