The 1973 solar eclipse was the longest ever observed because scientists aboard the Concorde 001 flew along the path of the moon's shadow over the Sahara Desert, extending the period of totality to an unprecedented 74 minutes. This flight, which occurred on June 30, 1973, used the supersonic jet as a mobile observatory, allowing the team to "chase" the moon's shadow and provide extended observation time for their instruments. The unique combination of the Earth being near aphelion (farthest from
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The 1973 solar eclipse was the longest ever observed because scientists aboard the Concorde 001 flew along the path of the moon's shadow over the Sahara Desert, extending the period of totality to an unprecedented 74 minutes. This flight, which occurred on June 30, 1973, used the supersonic jet as a mobile observatory, allowing the team to "chase" the moon's shadow and provide extended observation time for their instruments. The unique combination of the Earth being near aphelion (farthest from
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En 1973, durante un eclipse solar total, un grupo de científicos abordó un jet supersónico Concorde con una misión extraordinaria: seguir la sombra de la Luna mientras cruzaba África. Gracias a la velocidad del avión, lograron extender artificialmente la duración del eclipse hasta 74 minutos, el tiempo de observación continua más largo registrado en la historia. Esta hazaña única combinó ciencia, aviación e ingeniería, permitiendo estudiar la corona solar como nunca antes y marcando un hito en l
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In June 1973, a fascinating event in solar eclipse history took place when scientists and engineers collaborated to make the most of a rare astronomical opportunity. A Concorde jet, a supersonic aircraft capable of flying at twice the speed of sound, was used to extend the viewing time of a total solar eclipse. Normally, the longest duration of totality one can experience from the ground is only a few minutes. But by flying along the path of the moon's shadow as it crossed the surface of the Ear
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Khosrov Jabrayilov on Instagram: "On 30 June 1973, the supersonic jet Concorde 001 intercepted the path of a total solar eclipse and followed the path of totality as it crossed Africa. This feat allowed the passengers to experience a total solar eclipse for 74 minutes, the longest-ever total eclipse observation. Five experiments were carried out during the flight, but they have had limited scientific impact. 📽️: realstories"
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