This is the 12 Provinces that would be crossed Total Solar Eclipse 9 March 2016
Solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon since the first human to be hunted. This time is special because the land area through which the total eclipse only Indonesia
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The researchers, people, tourists, and the government began preparing to welcome a total solar eclipse, March 9, 2016. The solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon since the first human to be hunted. This time is special because the land area through which the total eclipse only Indonesia.
Hiking totality of the eclipse stretches from the Indian Ocean to the north of the Hawaiian Islands, United States. The eclipse lane width of 155-160 kilometers and stretches as far as 1,200-1,300 kilometers, this time across 12 provinces in Indonesia.
The provinces that are West Sumatra, Bengkulu, Jambi, South Sumatra and Bangka Belitung. In addition, all provinces in Kalimantan (except North Borneo), West Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, and North Maluku is also crossed. However, not all regions of the province crossed by the totality of the eclipse path.
"Long a total solar eclipse in Indonesia 1.5-3 minutes," said the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (LAPAN) Thomas Jamaluddin, in Jakarta, Friday (15/1).
In the center of the eclipse path, the shortest total eclipse occurs at Seai, South Pagai Island, West Sumatra, for 1 minute 54 seconds and the longest in Maba, East Halmahera, North Maluku, for 3 minutes 17 seconds.
The totality of the longest eclipse occurs at one point over the Pacific Ocean in northern Papua New Guinea for 4 minutes 9 seconds.
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, the morning of the eclipse occurs in conjunction with the celebration of Nyepi. In the western region of Indonesia, the eclipse begins at 6:20 pm, while in central and eastern Indonesia at 07.25 pm and 08:35 CEST. Phase GMT on average occur one hour later.
During GMT, the disc of the Sun covered by a disk full moon, leaving only a light corona or the upper atmosphere of the sun. "Today that light will change as dusk for a moment," said Thomas.
Outside the region crossed by the totality of the eclipse path will experience a partial solar eclipse (GMS). Areas that experienced GMS will see a crescent-shaped sun. "All regions of Indonesia, outside experiencing GMT, will experience the GMS," he continued.
Researchers spread
Rare natural phenomenon was hunted researchers and tourists. The temporary data, researchers Lapan and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will observe GMT in Maba. Eight teams will also be observed in Ternate, North Maluku.
Team Astronomy Study Program ITB and ITB observatory scattered in a number of areas. A number of researchers who are members of Universe Awareness (Unawe) Indonesia will see GMT in Poso, Central Sulawesi. Some of them will be examined in the Land Grogot, East Kalimantan and Belitung, Bangka Belitung.
The researchers Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), South Korean researchers, and Jakarta Amateur Astronomy Association to observe the eclipse in Palu, Central Sulawesi, and surrounding areas. Number of foreign researchers could grow considering some still apply for permission to study.
"BMKG team will examine variations in Earth's magnetic field and gravity anomalies during the eclipse," said Head of Seismology and Engineering Geophysics Potential Signs BMKG Jaya Murjaya time in launching Countdown 2016 GMT, Thursday (14/1).
Head of ITB Mahasena observatory Son said, a number of researchers scattered in some areas it plans to broadcast directly Total solar eclipse via live streaming facility so that the totality of the eclipse can still be enjoyed by people in other areas.
In addition to scientific activities, researchers, communicators of astronomy and amateur astronomers will also conduct public education activities, invites to enjoy GMT safely. Then, make it a fun cultural events.
"Total solar eclipse is a special natural phenomenon, not necessarily our grandchildren will experience it," said Premana W Premadi of Unawe Indonesia.
The local government was preparing. According to the Deputy of the Ministry of Tourism Tourism Marketing archipelago Esthy Reko Astuti, a variety of supporting activities prepared ahead until after the eclipse.
