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- 2001 African Eclipse - 2001 African Eclipse in Zambia.
www.geocities.com/disafarm
- 2001 Total Solar Eclipse in Lusaka, Zambia - The 2001 Total Solar Eclipse as seen at the American International School in Lusaka, Zambia.
www.aislusaka.org/eclipse
- A Memorable Occultation - an article by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club.
www.4w.com/pac/occ2.htm
- Africa Eclipse 2001 - Maps and links for African Eclipse 2001.
www.eclipse99.com
- Brian Dana Akers' Eclipse Photos - Solar eclipse photographs from 1972 to the present.
www.BrianDanaAkers.com/eclipses.html
- Christmas Eclipse 2000 Safe Solar Viewer - Christmas Eclipse 2000. The Final Solar Eclipse of the Second Millennium will be viewable to most of north America. This site supplies CE certified solar eclipse glasses and viewers.
www.christmaseclipse.com
- Eclipse 2001 - The main webportal about the first total solar eclipse of the third millennium.
www.zambia2001.com
- Eclipse Cafe - Images, discussion, information and resources for solar and lunar eclipses.
www.skyrover.net/eclipsecafe
- Eclipse Chaser Home Page - Total solar eclipse articles, expeditions, experiments, umbral data, and images.
www.eclipsechaser.com
- Eclipse Chasing Tips, Experiences, Photography - Eclipse chasing history, about solar eclipses, photography of eclipses, and a gallery of images.
www.eclipse-chasers.com
- Eclipse Chasing with Maria Mitchell - Interactive solar eclipse project for high school earth science classes, sponsored by Vassar College and Arlington Central High School.
vassun.vassar.edu/~physastr/mariamitchell
- Eclipses at Sea - more than a predictable solar phenomenon
www.nauticom.net/www/planet/files/history.html
- Eclipsoids - Personal webpage devoted to the experience and phenomena of total solar eclipse.
www.eclipsoid.com
- How Solar Eclipses Work - Detailed illustrated explanation of what happens during a solar eclipse and how you can observe this special event safely.
www.howstuffworks.com/solar-eclipse.htm
- IAU Eclipse Page - International Astronomical Union's Working group on solar eclipses. Contains reference materials, expedition reports, and useful links.
www.williams.edu/Astronomy/eclipses
- International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) - was 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.
www.occultations.org
- Introductory Eclipse Tutorial - What Causes an Eclipse? Types of eclipses; alignment of Sun, Moon, & Earth; nodes of lunar orbit. Effects During a Total Solar Eclipse. Gradual darkening; shadow bands; Baily's beads; corona; solar prominences; effects on plants and animals. Patterns of Eclipses. Eclipse seasons; the eclipse year; the saros cycle; patterns in time and space.
www.earthview.com/tutorial/tutorial.htm
- Javascript Eclipse Calculator - A self-contained page for calculating the circumstances of the next solar eclipse from your location. All calculations are done locally on your computer.
www.chris.obyrne.com/eclipse.html
- Jonathan Hunt's 2001 Total Lunar Eclipse Gallery - Photographs of the 2001 total lunar eclipse and a time-lapse video covering the whole 3 hour event.
www.xlcus.co.uk/photos/2001-01-09-totallunar
- kidseclipse: Total Solar Eclipse - Teaches children the wonders of astronomy through total solar eclipses. Essays from kids worldwide, teach section for classrooms, and Christmas Eclipse 2000.
www.kidseclipse.com
- Lunar Eclipse Finder - Resources from the Calwell Lunar Observatory in Canberra, Australia.
www.netspeed.com.au/minnah/Finder.html
- Lunar Eclipses - Images, links, list of eclipses.
www.deadbear.net/lunareclipsegallery.html
- McGlaun.com - Total Solar Eclipse Page - Pictures and reports about past eclipses, and announcements about upcoming ones.
www.mcglaun.com/eclipses.htm
- MrEclipse.com - Detailed explanations and information about observing and photographing both solar and lunar eclipses.
www.mreclipse.com
- Museum Eclipse 2001 - Educational resources, interviews with scientists and eclipse FAQ. Includes a guide to museums and other organizations hosting satellite broadcasts of the 2001 eclipse.
www.museumeclipse.org
- Occultation Section of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand - Information about asteroid (minor planet) occultations, total and grazing lunar occultations, eclipses of Jupiter's satellites and some astronomy software.
occsec.wellington.net.nz
- of 21 June 2001 - Experiences and images of the total solar eclipse from Chisamba in Zambia of 21 June 2001.
www.shaunakelly.com/travel/africa2001/zambiaeclipse/zambiaeclipse.html
- Pedigree of the Phoenix - A remarkable bird-like pattern seen in the sun's corona during total eclipses inspired the Egyptian winged sun symbol, the Phoenix myth, and other mythical sunbirds.
eclipsephoenix.homestead.com/index.html
- Planetary Phenomena - Planetary conjunctions, occultations, and transits 3000 BC to 3000 AD.
www.ctv.es/USERS/aramirez/cielos/index.html
- SDAC Eclipse Information - Solar eclipse information at the Solar Data Analysis Center (NASA).
umbra.nascom.nasa.gov/eclipse
- Sky & Telescope Eclipse Page - Lists recent and upcoming eclipses of the Sun and Moon and provides suggestions for observing and photographing the events.
skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/eclipses
- Solar Eclipse in Africa - The 2001 solar eclipse in Africa. Description of places to view the solar eclipse and information regarding the solar eclipse.
www.newafrica.com/travel/zambia/solareclipse.asp
- Solar Eclipse Tours and Expeditions - Astronomical Tours since 1970 led by Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society and arranged by Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Extensive information on past expeditions.
www.eclipsetours.com
- Solar Eclipse, Zambia June 21, 2001 - Amateur photographs from first contact, showing Baileys Beads, total solar eclipse, corona and the diamond ring effect. Site by Ian Hall.
www.geocities.com/ukhinnie
- Solar Eclipse: Stories From the Path of Totality - From The Exploratorium; stories focusing on the science, historical accounts, and natural wonder of solar eclipses.
www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse
- Solar Eclipses - Solar Eclipse photographs and experiences.
www.autocode.com/seclps.htm
- Syzygy in Ceduna - All about the solar eclipse in Ceduna, South Australia in December 2002. Covers safe viewing, photography techniques, tours and more.
www.erdb.org.au/syzygy
- The Cosmic Egg - The "cosmic egg" creation myth of ancient religious belief was probably inspired by the "Sun Bird" that seemingly lays the "golden egg" of the sun during total solar eclipses.
cosmicegg.homestead.com
- The African Total Solar Eclipses of 2001 and 2002 - A site covering in detail the eclipses of 2001 and 2002 which will both traverse southern Africa.
www.eclipse.za.net
- The Cosmic Cross - The Ancient Solar Cross Symbol - A cross-like pattern, manifested in the sun's corona during some total solar eclipses, evidently inspired the pre-Christian solar cross symbol that was used by many ancient "pagan" religions.
suncrossXsymbol.homestead.com/index.html
- The Earth View ECLIPSE Network - A comprehensive source of educational information about the history, science, and observation of all types of eclipses, especially total solar eclipses.
www.earthview.com
- The Eye of God - The totally eclipsed sun distinctly resembles an "eye in the sky." Modern eclipse observers metaphorically call it the "Eye of God." Ancient humanity took this "Eye of God" more literally.
eyeofgod.homestead.com/index.html
- Total Eclipses - Pictures of solar and lunar eclipses.
eclipse.span.ch/total.htm
- Total Solar Eclipse - Interact, exchange, experience, share ideas, learn, work together with others on the occasion of eclipses. Images, impressions, design a solar viewer.
www.colorsofindia.com/eclipse
- Total Solar Eclipse 2001 - All you need to know about travelling to Zambia for the Total Solar Eclipse of June 2001.
www.eclipse.com.zm
- Total Solar Eclipses - High resolution pictures and videos of the Total Solar Eclipse 2001 (Zambia) and 1998 (Venezuela).
www.geocities.com/m.lattanzi/tse-2001
- Transits of Venus - Transits in the past and on June 8, 2004.
www.venus-transit.de/index.html
- Treasures of Darkness - The Influence of Eclipses on Religion and "Mythology". Provides links to Robin Edgar's various "Web Sights" which reveal how both solar and lunar eclipses profoundly influenced humanity's religious consciousness.
treasuresofdarkness.homestead.com/index.html
- Wendy Carlos Eclipse Page - Excellent images and accounts of eclipses by musician Wendy Carlos.
www.wendycarlos.com/eclipse.html
- Espenak's Eclipse Home Page - This is Fred Espenak's official eclipse home page. It contains maps and tables for 7,000 years of lunar & solar eclipses and includes eclipse photographs, observing tips and eye safety information.
sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html
- Sky and Telescope's Occultation Page - List of events and information on their causes. Also features tips on recording with a camcorder.
skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/occultations
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