National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) has released 12 provinces that will be crossed by the Total Solar Eclipse (GMT) on 9 March next.
Starting from NAD, West Sumatra, Jambi, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi and North Maluku.
Space agency chief explained, Thomas Abubakar, Maba located in East Halmahera region will be the longest total solar eclipse experience. So many scientists of the world who are interested to visit the area in the North Maluku during ongoing GMT.
"The eclipse occurs longest in Maba for 3 minutes 17 seconds," said Thomas in Thamrin, Jakarta, yesterday.
Added Governor of North Maluku, Abdul Ghani Kasuba, a trip to the Maba can be reached by air travel for 28 minutes. These Wings Air already has a daily flight schedule from Ternate to Buli.
"If you travel overland by car was about two-three hours," he added.
As one of the areas that will receive a lot of tourists visit, Maba has many remarkable natural potential. Geographically, it is situated in front of the coastline facing directly into the Pacific Ocean.
In addition, the city is also crossed by the center line of totality of the eclipse path thus established as the most ideal and strategic place to do research.
Farming the main livelihood of local residents. Unspoiled natural conditions, making all the way to the Maba become very beautiful. It will be seen scenery purple orchid flowers that lined all the way past Subaim.
For tourists who visit Maba, shall visit the island Plun. The island is located between the island and the island Mia Levi who have the best spots for diving (diving). The journey from Maba to Plun Island can be reached by riding a speed boat about 30 minutes.
Arriving on the island Plun, tourists will be greeted with white sand and a forest inhabited by bats and Maleo. Coupled with low rainfall and sunny weather, making very precise Plun Island to enjoy the holiday.
Accommodation on the island Plun was already ready to welcome tourists who come to visit. Until today there are five bungalows with 10 rooms.
While in town Maba itself, not many lodgings that class with the hotel. Electricity or lighting is still limited. Electricity is usually turned off in the city began at 06.00 am to 18.00 pm. Coupled with the communication network signal is not adequate.
Even so, it did not diminish the uniqueness of the town Maba as a favorite destination of tourists especially during a solar eclipse later.
