RASC Hamilton [Bulk] Re: Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

[Mark Kaye]

   A very impressive spot in both white light and Ha.  Enjoyed the eclipse from the shores of Lake Huron at Point Clark. 
   Clear skies! 

---- Eric Golding Studio wrote ----

>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?
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