Thursday, July 28, 2011

The longest Eclipse of the century


Occurrence: The Eclipse is a different perspective compared to science and mythology. Eclipses are scientifically interesting because they provide a rare glimpse of Crown cooler, glowing gas near the surface of the Sun and solar flares, which normally are not visible due to the brightness of the Sun. Declare in a simple way, the full moon gets between the Earth and the Sun. If this is the only reason you might expect solar eclipse happen once a month. But unfortunately not as well as the Moon's orbit is inclined inclined at 50 of the Earth in orbit. So this geometry Align twice a year to make the solar eclipse.

Dated 22 June ' 09: this particular Eclipse occurred on 22 June ' 09 is regarded as the longest one lasted for 6 minutes and 39 seconds. The India is one of the few places to witness the Eclipse at totality. One of the best views of the Eclipse complete seemed to be in the city of Varanasi, on the banks of river Ganga, the sacred Hindu devotees. Thousands had been there to take Holy dip as ablution of sins. Students, scientists had gathered at Tregna, an Indian village as it was envisioned to have a clearer view of eclipse. But the announcement of overnight rain and thick clouds played the spoilsport breakown enthusiasts. Other places of India to witness the Eclipse were Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Chennai witnessed partial eclipse of 62%.

The longest stretch of eclipse to be witnesses over the Pacific Ocean, which lasted for 6 minutes and 39 seconds. This custom made 2132 as this was recorded as the longest since 1991

This is the most beautiful part of an Eclipse, forming a diamond ring. The second is the total eclipse.

The myth of Eclipse:

1. Hindu Mythology: India has subscribed to the idea that a monster ate the Sun during an Eclipse, and the beast also had its own name and identity. The story of Rahu, which had a tail like a Comet and a head like a dragon, appears in many of the ancient Hindu scriptures. Rahu became jealous when he discovers that the gods drink the nectar of eternal life. So he went about disguising himself and began to drink it as well.

But the Sun and the Moon saw him and summoned the God Vishnu, who quickly cut the creature's head. The body fell to the ground, creating mountains and Islands, but Rahu's head survived and ascended to heaven. In an eternal quest for revenge, he ate the Sun and the Moon, causing an Eclipse.

2.: Americanmythology for native Americans has been the subject of rivalry. There was the turbulent relationship between the sun goddess, Malina and his brother Moon, Annigan. One night the two teenagers were romping to darkness when suddenly became sexually aroused and raped her sister. In his anger he fled towards the sky, where he chased after her to lust after. When he finally managed to catch up with her there was a dramatic Eclipse.
These mythologies are contradictory, others like Chinese and Babylonians, has the same plot of Indian mythology.

People follow their own ways to overcome the effects of evil, as they believe. In this way, people In India can be immersed in water up to his neck; believing that this Act of worship will help the Sun and the Moon defend themselves against the Dragon. In Japan, the custom is to cover all the pits during an Eclipse to prevent poison falling into them from the dark sky. And recently, in the last century, the Chinese Navy fired his ceremonial guns during an Eclipse to scare the Dragon.
Although it is laudable response from people to throw away the superstitions and witness the Eclipse of the century, there are some people who still go with those he believes. Some are here:

1. do not drink water or eat food as it would affect the digestive system.

Science: there is no evidence to support this.

2. pregnant women should not be exposed to Eclipse and locked up in a dark room as the rays would create some signs of birth and may cause some adverse effects on the child.

Science: according to the study conducted without visible effects were recorded.

3. Every individual should have the head to ward off evil spirits.

Science: it's just an article of faith and later as a supply of cleaning.

4. Snakes and insects invade the House during the Eclipse.

Science: studies are still underway.

This being a reason for people to shy away from the Sun, there are a few others who make it their business. Jet airways India had organized in line for a charter flight to witness the Eclipse. Many people had to watch it closely and tried a great sense of satisfaction of their life time.







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