This special event is part of the Astronomy Week Tour - Nov. 10 - 17, 2012.
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We have been given an exclusive eastern (see image) viewing spot on a private property for the eclipse.
A breakfast BBQ will be served up well before the big event. You will also have plenty of time to set up your photo equipment.
12VDC Battery power will also be available for those who need it to power telescopes.
Accommodation units are all self contained and rated 3 stars +.
Photo above is the times of the event expressed in Universal time (GMT).
Norfolk Island is 1.5 hours ahead of eastern Australia or + 1130 hrs ahead of Greenwhich.
Photo at left looking SE is Kingston - home to the old convict gaol ruins of the 1840's.
In the background is King and Nepean Islands.
During your stay, you will be shown some of the best-ever spots for day and night photography.
Day and Night photography workshops will be conducted as part of of your package throughout the week.
 
Far left photo: A stark reminder of the harsh penal conditions back in the early 19th century.
Middle photo: What we can expect to see of the Solar Eclipse.
Nearest photo: A set of Solar viewing glasses will be issued as part of your tour package.
Ken Nobbs who runs the local Camera store on Norfolk, will print your snapshots.
He stocks a comprehensive selection of photographic equipment all at duty free prices!!!.
Eclipse times for Norfolk Island - Nov. 14, 2012
- First Contact of Moon and Sun limbs will be at 7:14 am
- Maxium time of eclipse starts at 8.07am.
We will get about 2.5 minutes of this beautiful sight.
The skies will be dark and the stars will come out.
We might even see the 'Diamond Ring' affect - sunlight shining through the gaps of mountains on the edge of the moon.
It will be a photographer's dream come true.
- From about 8.10 am the moon will slowly expose more of the Solar disk and by 9.09 am its all over.
- Our solar glasses will allow you see the entire event.
The photo film will allow you to take images from the beginning of fhe eclipse and afterwards.
During totality, one can use the camera without any solar film.
FAQ's
- Q. What is the altitude of the Sun on NI at maximum eclipse?
The solar disk will be 42 degrees up from the eastern horizon as opposed to Oak Beach in Queensland where it will only be 13 degrees.
We have more chances of seeing the event on Norfolk Island than in north Queensland. That time of the year, low horizon-hugging cloud in the east could quite easily block out the sun.
- Q. How will the cloud cover be on the eclipse day on the island?
Going by the island's Met stats, November is generally their drier and cloud-free month. So our chances are very, very good.
While forecasting the weather for that day can not be guaranteed,the island stands a better chance of seeing the eclipse from start to finish than in North Queensland.
- Q. What do I bring?
Cameras/lenses. A solid quality tripod, memory cards, a hat, sunnies, suncream, day walking and nighttime social attire and a positive attitude for meeting and making new friends and having lots of fun. November days on the island are beautiful but do wear something comfortable. Norfolk Island has NO light pollution, NO bugs and NO creepy crawlies.
- More info about this event/tour from James on (07) 4164 6194. or E-mail here
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