Upcoming Event: Total Lunar Eclipse on December 21

On December 21st 2010 there's an excellent celestial event - a Total Lunar Eclipse. It's where the shadow of the Earth is cast upon the Moon, and the moon turns red! It's completely safe to observe and easy to photograph.

This eclipse is perfect for our North American members, as it will visible in its entirety while the Moon is practically overhead. For Australians and New Zealanders, the eclipse will be visible (and in progress) at Moonrise (right after sunset) - so the further East you are (and the best Easterly aspect you can get), the more of the eclipse you'll see.

The following article contains all the information you need including where and when you can view it, and how to photograph the eclipse.

Total Lunar Eclipse - December 21st, 2010

To contribute or ask questions on the forums, try this thread on the IceInSpace Forum.

I look forward to seeing your reports and images!

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IceInSpace relies on the contributions of its diverse community to share their knowledge and experience to help others in our hobby. You can help by writing a review about some of your equipment, or writing an how-to article about a home project related to astronomy and astrophotography.

Please don't fee that your contributions won't be good enough, or professional enough. Amateur astronomers want to hear from other amateur astronomers just like them - just like you! So please, share your knowledge. Help the community and expand the knowledge-base that is IceInSpace!

To find out how you can contribute, please read the following article: Write for IceInSpace.

Thanks in advance!

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I've only got about 30 calendars and 10 yearbooks left in stock, so now is the time to get your order in for christmas, before I run out! (Help me sell out!)

All prices include postage within Australia (contact me for postage overseas), all help and support IceInSpace, and IceInSpace stickers are included free with every order.

Astronomy 2011 Yearbook: $25 posted in Australia. Discounts for 2 or more.
The must-have yearly almanac with star charts, dates for astro events and tonnes more info about observing the night sky in 2011.

Astronomy Calendar 2011: $15 posted in Australia. Discounts for 2 or more.
Featuring 12 great images from local amateurs as well as NASA, and provides a nightly guide to what’s visible in the sky, including moon phase, planetary positions, eclipses, lunar occultations, conjunctions, meteor showers and more.

IceInSpace Beanie: $20 posted in Australia (that's a 10% discount)
Keep your head warm on those cold observing nights.

IceInSpace Compendium 2009: Only $30 posted in Australia (that's a 50% discount!)
It's a year old now, but still a fantastic picture-book showcasing the astrophotography of IceInSpace members.

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Simple black t-shirt with IceInSpace logo on the front and URL on the back.
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