total eclipse occurred in the early morning sky later in Indonesia

Total lunar eclipse events which occurred on Thursday (16/06/2011) a momentum to learn more about astronomy. In Pesantren Assalam, Solo, Central Java, for example, since Wednesday morning lecture lasted about a lunar eclipse event for students, observing sunspots (sunspot), and the peak observed total lunar eclipse early Thursday day.

Not only learn theory in class. The students also tried to direct observation of celestial bodies with a telescope that has been prepared. Assalam Party School in collaboration with Jogja Astro Club to bring in such equipment.

"I was prepared three telescopes from Jakarta, Yogyakarta and 5 of 5 from Assalam. There are also some binoculars. We also cooperate with the Planetarium Jakarta," said amateur astronomer from Jogja Astro Club Mutoha Arkanuddin who was involved in this event, when contacted Kompas.com by telephone.

According Mutoha, the phenomenon of a total lunar eclipse was better seen with the naked eye. However, with the help of a telescope, the shadow of the moon during an eclipse is visible so that the occurrence of an eclipse can be seen in greater detail.

The series of observations the total lunar eclipse will take place from 01.00 am - 04.00 pm later. Mutoha also said that people who can not attend can access the live in http://rukyatulhilal.org/live/gbt2011 and http://kafeastronomi.com which became official web site of observation.

Mutoha revealed, in addition to observing the eclipse, will be done also observation of stars and planets. The discussion that aims to popularize astronomy in society will also be held later tonight. The event could be followed tonight anyone and free.

According to him, observing a total lunar eclipse tonight significant in several respects. "The observations can also be at the same time tonight to test the accuracy of reckoning rukyat. So we can know we count correctly or not," explained Mutoha.

Circles are still doing calculations based on the old book can be reviewed again. "The community is also with this event from not knowing to knowing," said Mutoha.

Through observation, according to Mutoha, the public can know one way of determining the beginning of the month of Ramadan and Shawwal. "And for those who have never eclipse prayer, this time," he added.

Mutoha added, "We also use this moment to test for preparation rukyat Kominfo streaming to come." If nantu successful, that the people may take advantage of web-based information to determine the calculation of the beginning of Ramadan and Shawwal.

For lectures activity eclipse, Mutoha said activity had been held since yesterday. The goal is for students and junior high school. "We invite about 20 schools, we give lectures about the eclipse," said Mutoha.