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Johannesburg Centre,
Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
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Solar Eclipse June 21st 2001
We have chartered two planes to travel to Lusaka in Zambia on June 21st to observe the eclipse of the sun. Lusaka lies within the path of totality, not at the exact center, but it will enjoy about 3 minutes and 10seconds of totality. If the weather is clear. If the weather is not clear totality could last all day. The idea is to fly to Lusaka from Johannesburg, leaving at about 10:30 am, watch the eclipse and return to Johannesburg straight afterwards. Flying time to Lusaka is about 2 hours (about 1600kms). Cost will be in the region of R2,000 to R2,500 depending on oil prices, the dollar exchange rate and whether we can convince the airline that they can't use the planes for anything else on that day. The first plane we chartered was booked out within a couple of weeks. We now have a second plane, seating 75 people and already have about 25 seats taken. If you would like to come along please let me know URGENTLY. TO THOSE WHO HAVE PUT THEIR NAMES DOWN PLEASE contact me to confirm your booking. I will need to get a deposit of R500 per person, very soon, to pay for the planes. Brian Fraser Tel H 803-8291 |
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