Skywatcher Is Count On a Eclipse
It is expected to be one of the best areas in Britain to watch the eclipse, which should last for three hours.
The centre is normally closed on Mondays but is opening specially for the event.
Visitors to Techniquest in Cardiff Bay will also be able to view the eclipse.
Spaceguard UK is a campaigning organisation, and has spent several years lobbying the government to take more seriously the threat of asteroid impacts on Earth.
Sunlight gives the ring a beaded appearance
Monday's phenomenon will be experienced in differing degrees in much of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East in an annular eclipse.
Experts say the Moon will sweep across the face of the Sun for a dazzling display of celestial mechanics.
An annular eclipse is less spectacular than a total solar eclipse because the sky never goes completely black; but it should, nonetheless, be quite a show.
In the right places, watchers should see a blazing ring of fire surround the Moon's disc.
Mid Wales is said to be an excellent place for star-gazing as the area has the lowest levels of light pollution in England and Wales.
http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html
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