  Total lunar eclipse expected Dec 10, special Android app released December 10, 2011 - 10:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A total eclipse of the moon will be visible on Saturday, December 10, followed by a meteor shower The totally eclipsed moon will take on a dull rusty red-orange color due to the absorption of the blue and green parts of the solar spectrum as sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere on its way toward the moon. In other words, the moon’s reddish glow is caused by light from all the sunrises and sunsets on Earth ”No telescopes or other optical aids are needed to see and enjoy the eclipse, but binoculars will make it more vivid,” napavalleyregister.com quoted John Charlesworth, an astronomer, as saying. According to CNET, to watch the total lunar eclipse, people might also be the first to try the beta version of a new Android app. Known as SkySafari, the app has been available for iOS devices for a while. But now, just in time for the lunar eclipse, the app is being released into a free beta for Android. "SkySafari is the only mobile astronomy app which can correctly reproduce this December's total lunar eclipse, or any other," an announcement for the new app reads. "SkySafari's Plus and Pro versions have the largest database of any mobile astronomy app, and are the only ones which can control backyard telescopes." Those wanting to use the app during the beta period - which will end on December 31, must have Android OS version 2.2 or later. Those wishing to use SkySafari on iOS devices will have to pay for it, however. Armenian Astronomical Society, says the total lunar eclipse will start at 2.06 pm and will last 51 minutes 8 seconds to end at 2.57pm.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
