Total Solar Eclipse Cruise to the Marquesas Islands & Tuamotus
Join Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Rich Talcott and MWT Associates on a cruise to the Marquesas Islands to watch the July 11, 2010, total solar eclipse.
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Tour dates: June 28-July 12, 2010 —
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March 19, 2009 Flowers on Nuku Hiva
Photo by Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor  Cathedral on Nuku Hiva
Photo by Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor  Monument on Nuku Hiva
Photo by Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor
Additionally, Talcott and photographer Dennis Mammana will provide an astronomical enrichment program and nightly stargazing deep in the Pacific.
The cruise includes:
- Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles
- Airport/hotel/vessel transfers
- One-night Papeete pre-cruise
- 14-day voyage to the Marquesas aboard the ARANUI III
- Complimentary shore excursions
- Astronomical lecture program
- Marquesan cultural program
- All meals aboard the vessel
- Complimentary wine served with lunch and dinner
- Nightly stargazing parties
- Complimentary gratuities to vessel staff
- Detailed final documents
- Optional Extensions: Bora Bora or Moorea
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A fond look at French Polynesia, by Richard Talcott
Two pages in Astronomy in the November 2010 issue weren't enough to show the whole flavor of French Polynesia. These extra 21 images show the various islands we stopped at and the beautiful scenery we encountered as part of the magazine's tour organized by Melita Thorpe of MWT Associates.
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Picture-perfect morning on Tahiti
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