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(((stereofect)))
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Total Solar Eclipse 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century takes place this Wednesday, July 22nd. The path of totality crosses many major cities, setting the stage for possibly the best-observed eclipse in human history.
The event begins at the crack of dawn on Wednesday, July 22nd, in the Gulf of Khambhat just east of India. Morning fishermen will experience a sunrise like nothing they've ever seen before. Rising out of the waves in place of the usual sun will be an inky-black hole surrounded by pale streamers splayed across the sky. Sea birds will stop squawking, unsure if the day is beginning or not, as a strange shadow pushes back the dawn and stirs up a breeze of unaccustomed chill.
Live webcasts of the eclipse--not the next best thing to being there--may be found at the website of the San Francisco Exploratorium.
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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Subtronik
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RE: Total Solar Eclipse 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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First I heard of it, thanks.
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: Total Solar Eclipse 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 8:36 AM
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Too bad the best show will be on the other side of the planet.
The see an animated global map of the July 22nd eclipse click HERE
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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louwhoz
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RE: Total Solar Eclipse 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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I really LOVED the animated map! Very, very cool! I wish we all could have experienced that eclipse....the photos looked amazing. 
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: Total Solar Eclipse 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 10:05 AM
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What I saw via web-cam setups for it was pretty cool. And there are some nice photosets to be found here
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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