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The solar eclipse that will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 will be a total eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.080 that will be visible from a narrow corridor through northern India, eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh, Bhutan, the northern tip of Myanmar, central China and the Pacific Ocean, Totality will be visible in many cities such as Surat, Varanasi, Patna,
The total eclipse begins just off the coast of India at 00:51:17 UT on July 22, and ends in Polynesia at 04:19:26 UT on July 22. The maximum eclipse is at 02:35:21 UT on July 22, when the total phase will last a stunning 6 minutes and 39 seconds.
Overview
This map shows the path of the total eclipse:
click the image for larger view.
Announcement
Sky Watchers' Association is going to organize a Total Solar Eclipse Camp in Bihar as a point of celebration of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009). Members interested to attend the TSE camp are requested to submit their application on or before 4th April 2009, Saturday at SWA office along with the registration fee.
Please note:
. Registration Fee (non-refundable): Rs.
1,000/-
. Camp Fee = 1,600/-
(total fee = 1,000+1,600 =2,600/-)
.
Date of Journey: 18th July,
2009
. Date of Return: 23rd July, 2009
. Last Dates:Submission of Registration fee: 4th April 2009;Submission of camp fee: 2nd
May' 2009.
A tour to historical places will be organized.
Registration will be
on first come first serve basis with priority to the members. Campers
should not expect home comfort at the TSE camp. Camp schedule & camp
discipline will be announced later.