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Old December 29th 05, 11:41 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
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Default Getting to the Total Solar Eclipse

Wayne,

We also have three minutes of totality in Greece. The Greek isle of
Kastellorizo lies in the path of totality. One possibility would be to
fly from London to Athens ... Athens to Rhodes and then my plane or
ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo.

Anthony.

W. Watson wrote:
I'm giving consideration to getting to the total solar eclipse this
March. Turkey, Egypt and Libya seem to be good spots, but I'd like to
make this as simple and economical as possible. It would be good to fly
directly to some city near the path from say England, probably London.
Maybe a two day visit to a place along the path with an overnight stay.
I'm completely unfamiliar with those three countries, but have traveled
to Europe several times. Alexandria looks tempting, and certainly has
historic interest. I would imagine there's some transportation to
Musaid, which is on the coast 300 miles W of Alexandria, and smack on
the path. Any suggestions?

Wayne T. Watson (Watson Adventures, Prop., Nevada City, CA)
(121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N) GMT-8 hr std. time)
Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W, 2700 feet