MONDAY, AUGUST 2: SOLAR ECLIPSE (10:40am – 12 Noon) plus LECTURES

On Eclipse Day we’ll take advantage of our very comfortable quarters on the eastern bank of the Nile. Observe six minutes nineteen seconds of totality in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel and the 17-acre garden (see right). Our viewing prospects are superb, only matched by all the features/amenities you need on a summer day: beverages and lunch (included), luxurious surroundings, and plenty of shade. Post eclipse we’ll relax a bit, and round out our day with lectures from Drs. Belmonte or Ressler.

Make the most of your eclipse experience

Who better to experience the August 2 TSE with than Kelly Beatty, S&T Senior Editor? Join Kelly for S&T’s Luxor-based eclipse adventure and classic summer vacation fun. He’ll discuss solar eclipses, brief us on local weather prospects and eclipse-day logistics, and share advice for seeing the eclipse successfully.

Kelly Beatty has been explaining the science and wonder of astronomy to the public since 1974. An award-winning writer and communicator, he specializes in planetary science and space exploration as Senior Editor for Sky & Telescope magazine. Kelly enjoys sharing his passion for astronomy with a wide spectrum of audiences, from children to professional astronomers, and you’ll occasionally hear his interviews and guest commentaries on National Public Radio and The Weather Channel. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Dark-Sky Association.