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Dear
Eclipse Traveler,
 We
are pleased and excited to announce a new eclipse-travel partnership between
TravelQuest International and Sky & Telescope. This partnership means
that you will benefit from TravelQuest's exceptional expertise in creating the
very best tours, and Sky & Telescope's reputation for the very best in
astronomy lectures and presentations.
The December 4, 2002 total eclipse in Australia is
unique for a number of reasons. First, the duration of totality is
short, just 26-32 seconds, depending upon where your are. Second, it
occurs at sunset, meaning that in cloud-free conditions, you can see the
setting crescent sun dip below a stark Outback horizon just minutes after
totality. Lastly, it occurs in Australia - the land of the Great Barrier
Reef, Ayers Rock, marvelous dark southern skies and the famous Outback.
With
the help of meteorologist Jay Anderson and countless others, TravelQuest
and Sky & Telescope have
brought together all the best Australia has to offer, along with the VERY
BEST PROSPECTS OF SEEING THE ECLIPSED SETTING SUN. Once again, we have
determined the best location to observe the eclipse, and secured the most
desirable accommodations in closest proximity to our viewing site.
We
think this itinerary captures the heart of the Australian experience - the
Outback (where you will see the eclipse), gorgeous Sydney and cosmopolitan
Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, pristine Kangaroo Island, and Adelaide’s
beautiful wine-country.
While
this is a short eclipse we hope you will take this opportunity to visit this
amazing land Down Under and join us for an eclipse unlike any other you will
ever experience again. Keep in mind that this is the last easily accessible total solar
eclipse until March 2006. Make your plans now! Call today to reserve,
(800) 830-1998.
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