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Top > Science > Astronomy > Eclipses, Occultations and Transits



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  1. MrEclipse.com

    www.mreclipse.com

    Detailed explanations and information about observing and photographing both solar and lunar eclipses.


  2. Shadow & Substance

    www.shadowandsubstance.com/

    A visual presentation of lunar eclipses by way of animated and static graphics.


  3. Transit of Venus

    www.transitofvenus.org

    Safety, viewing techniques, FAQ, and historic expeditions pertaining to this June 8, 2004 event.


  4. International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA)

    www.occultations.org/

    Established to encourage and facilitate the observation of occultations and eclipses. It provides predictions for grazing occultations of stars by the moon and predictions for occultations of stars by asteroids and planets, information on observing equipment and techniques, and reports to the members of observations made.


  5. Solar Eclipse: Stories From the Path of Totality

    www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/

    A hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco. Site provides interactive online exhibits and exhibitions, activities, science news, and publications, general information about the museum.

    • From the site: Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of interactive exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception. ... Exploratorium stands in the vanguard of the movement of the "museum as educational center." It provides access to, and information about, science, nature, art, and technology. This unique museum was founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. ... Here are some Exploratorium images for you to enjoy. * ... More...
  6. Across Country by Solar Eclipse

    www.eclipse-glasses.net

    Brief description and maps of the Dec. 4 eclipse.


  7. Venus Transit 2004

    www.vt-2004.org/

    Describes the VT-2004 project that is related to this celestial event and which aims at transforming curiosity into knowledge and interest in science through a broad set of actions. It has been launched by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Association for Astronomy Education (EAAE), together with the Institut de Mécanique Céleste et de Calcul des Éphémérides (IMCCE) and the Observatoire de Paris in France, as well as the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.


  8. The Earth View ECLIPSE Network

    www.earthview.com/

    Excerpts from the book Eclipses by Bryan Brewer, with ordering information.


  9. SDAC Eclipse Information

    umbra.nascom.nasa.gov/eclipse/

    Contains solar data, and images. Includes SDAC Data-Finder, current solar images, and TRACE analysis guides.


  10. August 11th, 1999 -- Europe's Total Solar Eclipse.

    www.travelnotes.org/Travel/Eclipse99/index.htm

    Very organized travel directory providing country/state information, reviewed web sites, regular travel articles, and online ticketing.


  11. Kidseclipse: Total Solar Eclipse

    www.kidseclipse.com/

    Teaches children the wonders of astronomy through total solar eclipses. Essays from kids worldwide, teach section for classrooms, and gallery of past eclipses.


  12. 2001 African Total Solar Eclipse

    www.moonglow.net/eclipse/

    Photos of solar eclipses, readings from a home built seismometer, hourly weather reports, links, and family information.


  13. Rainbow Symphony

    rainbowsymphony.com/soleclipse.html

    Manufacturers of 3D glasses; 3D fireworks glasses, solar eclipse viewers, and diffraction grating films. Online sales. 3D Gallery.


  14. Javascript Eclipse Calculator

    www.chris.obyrne.com/Eclipses/calculator.html


  15. Sun Temples in India

    www.templenet.com/suntemple.html

    Over 2000 Hindu temples featured with details about their historical, cultural, architectural and religious significance along with travel related information.


  16. Eclipse Chasing Tips, Experiences, Photography

    www.eclipse-chasers.com

    Eclipse chasing history, about solar eclipses, photography of eclipses, and a gallery of images.


  17. Sky & Telescope

    www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/eclipses/

    • From the site: Sky & Telescope, Night Sky, and SkyandTelescope.com are registered trademarks of New Track Media
  18. Ecliptomaniacs

    www.ecliptomaniacs.com/

    Pictures and stories from an Irish eclipse chasers group

    • From the site: A brief history of the ecliptomaniacs
  19. NASA Eclipse Home Page

    sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html

    Classroom activities (mostly 6-12), educational material, information on NASA missions, image gallery, and news.


  20. Internet Project - Transit of Venus

    agnes.dida.physik.uni-essen.de/~backhaus/VenusProject.htm



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