Aruba Astro Research News
Visit Aruba was working with the Aruba Astro Research organization to provide more information about the Total Solar Eclipse, including a list of the most popular viewing areas and their respective totality duration.
Renowned astronomer Prof. Jay M. Pasachoff (center) is seen Prof. Pasachoff's team from Massachusetts here with other members from the Williams College of Massachusetts. Mr. Marcos Bislip, an active Astro Aruba Research member and also Aruba's representative in the Astronomical League is seen on the extreme left. Many other prominent scientists and astronomers were also already in Aruba for this awe-inspiring event.
(Photo by Mr. Ron van Kessel, ARTPHOTO)
Popular Viewing Areas for the Total Solar Eclipse
Arashi - a popular location for swimming. Close to the Noord and the Malmok area.
Duration of Totality: 2m 56s
Palm Beach Hotel area - Long stretch of white sandy beach just next to many major hotels.
Duration of Totality: 2m 56s
Cruise ship berths - Harbour town, Oranjestad.
Duration of Totality: 3m 06s
Festival Pavilion, Seaport Village - The group of astronomers led by Mr. Ken Wilcox (Astronomical League) and Mr. Fred Espenak (NASA) will be making their observations here.
Duration of Totality: 3m 06s
Santa Cruz
Duration of Totality: 3m 14s
Barcadera industrial zone - Moving further south along the coast
Duration of Totality: 3m 18s
Savaneta - on the road to San Nicolas and Seroe Colorado.
Duration of Totality: 3m 26s
San Nicolas mainstreet - this is where many people will be getting refreshments, doing a bit of shopping
Duration of Totality: 3m 29s
Lago Heights - where the group led by Mr. Paul Maley (NASA Johnson Space Center) and Dr. Jeff Hoffman (NASA Astronaut) will be located.
Duration of Totality: 3m 32s
Seroe Colorado Sport Hotel - Hosting the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Duration of Totality: 3m 32s
Nanki Country Club - Located in Seroe Colorado which is an area where many groups will be making their eclipse observations.
Duration of Totality: 3m 32s
Baby Beach - Also located at Seroe Colorado. This will be the main viewing area for many scientists.
Duration of Totality: 3m 32s