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Nine questions. Some about eclipses, some borrowed from the 36 questions that make strangers fall in love. Answer honestly, we read every one.

Flying from

Vienna → Isfahan: 3,392 km

Estimated return economy fare €320–€550 · based on average per-kilometre economy fares by haul length. Flights are booked by you and are only estimates; the actual fare may differ.

The reservation fee is due 6 months before the meeting and is paid separately. It is fully refundable up to 3 months before the event. The full trip price (accommodation + guide) will be announced at the same time, 6 months ahead.

Totality on site: 4m 6s · ~70% clear over the central plateau

Small crew, shared rooms

Groups are up to 10 people. Accommodation is shared with 2 beds per room. You bring the curiosity, we bring the dark skies and a guide.

What is a solar eclipse, in your own words?

01What is a solar eclipse, in your own words?

There are no wrong answers. There are, however, revealing ones.

The Moon is 400× smaller than the Sun and 400× closer. Coincidence, or cosmic PR stunt?

02The Moon is 400× smaller than the Sun and 400× closer. Coincidence, or cosmic PR stunt?

Your eclipse glasses snap 30 seconds before totality. What happens next?

03Your eclipse glasses snap 30 seconds before totality. What happens next?

Baily's beads are: a pastry, an indie band, or an optical phenomenon?

04Baily's beads are: a pastry, an indie band, or an optical phenomenon?

What would constitute a perfect day for you?

05What would constitute a perfect day for you?

Question 4 of the 36 questions that lead to love. We stole it. Sorry.

For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

06For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

Question 6 of the 36.

If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?

07If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?

Question 2 of the 36.

You get four minutes of totality. Who is standing next to you, and why?

08You get four minutes of totality. Who is standing next to you, and why?(optional)

Optional — but it's good bus-ride currency.

Prove you are human: place the Moon over the Sun

Drag the moon disc onto the sun until totality.

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