Eclipse groupies take shot in the dark

By Tim Barlass and Stephen Cauchi
Updated November 11 2012 - 8:08am, first published 3:00am
Eddy Little, right, with nieces Claire Jones of Cairns, centre, and Vicki Porter of Newcastle, left, has come from Cheshire, England, for the total eclipse.
Eddy Little, right, with nieces Claire Jones of Cairns, centre, and Vicki Porter of Newcastle, left, has come from Cheshire, England, for the total eclipse.

CAIRNS is full. Full, that is, of NASA scientists, astronomers, hippies and geeks who are taking over the town to experience Wednesday's total eclipse. The international eclipse chasers have arrived en masse. The hot-air balloons are almost sold out for a dawn ascent. Visitors can even get an eclipse cocktail - an upside-down tequila sunrise.

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