{"id":11726,"date":"2023-04-06T07:58:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T23:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/?page_id=11726"},"modified":"2023-04-30T20:45:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T12:45:52","slug":"timoreclipse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/timoreclipse\/","title":{"rendered":"April 20, 2023, Timor Leste Total Solar Eclipse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Chasing the Moon’s Shadow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Outreach Coordinators (NOC) of Brunei Darussalam, Timor Leste and Vietnam and the National Astronomy Education Coordinator (NEAC) Indonesia under the global network of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Office for Astronomy Outreach & Office of Astronomy Education will organize several public astronomy outreach activities in Timor Leste. The main aim of this project is to raise the general awareness about the universe and the safe ways to enjoy the total eclipse of the Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In collaboration with Timor-Leste National Commission for UNESCO (TLNCU) and The National University of East Timor (UNTL), the expedition team is made up of ArisanAstro, The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD), Sumatera Institute of Technology (ITERA) and VietAstro \/ Ho Chi Minh City Astronomical Association (HAA) will travel into Timor Leste heading to Dili on the 16th April 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team consists mainly amateur astronomers is expected to be at the path of the totality in Com, Lautem, to observe the Total Solar Eclipse phenomenon on April 20, 2023. The team will also distribute 1,000 pieces protective solar eclipse glasses, and disseminate important messages to take this unique opportunity to develop public’s interest in science as well as the safety precautions should be taken during eclipses.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Above<\/strong>: April 20, 2023, Hybrid Solar Eclipse narrow path where the red line represents annular at the two ends, and changes to totality in between which will only be observable on land from the North West Cape area in Western Australia, East of Timor-Leste and the Indonesian islands of Biak and Kisar. For many regions in Southeast Asia and Australia will experience partial solar eclipse (Photo by Heavens-above)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protect Your Eyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Warning<\/h5><\/div>
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\u26a0\ufe0fNEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN DURING SOLAR ECLIPSE AS IT WILL INSTANTLY CAUSE SEVERE EYE INJURY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking directly at the Sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase (“totality”) <\/strong>of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon entirely blocks the Sun\u2019s bright face, which happens only within the narrow path of totality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the heading tabs to find out on simple methods to safely view the Sun. Always protect your eyes when observing the Sun during the solar eclipse by indirect viewing techniques<\/strong> such as:
\u25fePinhole projection;
\u25feBinocular\/telescope projection; and
\u25feProper use of solar eclipse glasses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pinhole Projection<\/h5><\/div>
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One of the easiest ways to safely watch a solar eclipse is to use 2 sheets of cardboard and make your own simple pinhole projector. Find out more on DIY simple card projector here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alternatively, cross two hands so your fingers make a waffle pattern during the eclipse. The tiny holes between them will act like pinhole projectors to create a pattern of tiny crescent Sun images in the shadow above (Photo by Skyandtelescope.org<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Binocular Projection<\/h5><\/div>
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Put your binoculars\/telescope on a short tripod, uncover one side, and point them toward the Sun. Then put a white card near the eyepiece to see a projected image of the Sun (you\u2019ll need to focus for a sharp image). By moving the card farther away, the Sun\u2019s image gets bigger but somewhat dimmer. Add a shield around the binocular\u2019s main lens to create a larger dark projection area on the card.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Solar Eclipse Glasses<\/h5><\/div>
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The American Astronomical Society recommends that the only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed, partially eclipsed, or annularly eclipsed Sun is through special-purpose solar filters<\/strong>, such as \u201ceclipse glasses\u201d or handheld solar viewers (right). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the Sun; they transmit thousands of times too much sunlight. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar viewers must be verified to be compliant with the transmission requirements of the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Instructions for the Safe Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by American Astronomical Society<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n