Eclipse 2006: Experience of a Lifetime On 29 March 2006 a Total Eclipse of the Sun will pass over Southern Turkey. Astronomy Ireland is offering a unique opportunity to view the eclipse on site by hiring a private jet aircraft to take hundreds of you for a week long holiday in Turkey taking in the eclipse in fantastic surroundings. This will be the last eclipse that will be easy to get to until 2017. A Total Solar Eclipse is the most dramatic experience in nature, an event rich in folklore that has filled mankind with awe throughout history. As the Moon moves across the Sun and day turns to night, the stars will become visible for over three minutes, book-ended by the ethereal diamond ring effect. A full solar eclipse is the experience of a lifetime and you will have a 1 week quality holiday in Turkey as well. The full package will include the following: - Direct flight on a private charter aircraft from Dublin to Antalya, on Sunday, March 26, returning Saturday, April 1 - 6 nights accommodation in a high-quality hotel plus half board (breakfast and dinner included in the price) - Workshops and related talks before the eclipse, led by the Chairman of Astronomy Ireland, David Moore and other experts from the society - Eclipse Party on the night of the eclipse - Opportunities to explore the numerous tourist features around Antalya including rafting, mountain safari, the Antalya Archaeological museum, and the magnificent ancient - Roman ruin of Perge We have received a great deal of interest in this trip and are expecting even greater interest when it appears in the Irish Times on December 8. You can now book seat(s) for the introductory price of 899euro (per person sharing). We believe this is very good value for money as the tourist season has not started by March 29 so there are no 'scheduled' flights from Dublin to Turkey so a private aircraft has been chartered at considerable cost to make this unique 'eclipse holiday' possible. To secure this price you must book by December 23, but places are limited so please book early. You must make a down payment of 200euro now at www.astronomy.ie/turkeyeclipse.html to secure your place. There may be an opportunity to book early next year at a higher price if additional aircraft are chartered. For any more information see www.astronomy.ie/turkeyeclipse.html or please call (01) 847 0777 (office hours) or email the Executive Secretary at sec@astronomy.ie. Bernard Gaffney Executive Secretary Astronomy Ireland P.O.Box 2888, Dublin 5. Tel: (01) 847 0777 Fax: (01) 847 0771 www.astronomy.ie sec@astronomy.ie