Southwest Montana Astronomical Society
Amateur Astronomy Under The Big Sky
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Annular Solar Eclipse – Sunday May 20, 2012
Posted on May 17th, 2012 No commentsA partial annular solar eclipse will occur on Sunday May 20th. SMAS members be setting up our sun funnel and scopes equipped with special solar filters at the Museum of the Rockies for safe public viewing of this event starting at 7:00p.m. At totality, approximately 7:22 p.m,. the moon will cover around 71% of the sun.
The public is invited to come out and view this spectacular event. Follow the signs, we will be setting up around the side near the Tinsley House.
Please be advised that viewing of this event with the naked eye or other non safe viewing methods can and will cause damage to the eye. SMAS will have special filters and other methods for safe viewing.