There are at least 9 other regions that can watch GMT 2016, including Palembang, Sampit, Palangkaraya, Balikpapan, Palu, Luwuk, Poso, Ternate and Halmahera. However, the Maritime Coordinating Minister chose Belitung in the peak event.
Placement of the peak event in Belitung is expected to make Belitung the most visited place for eclipse hunters. In addition, scientists, local and foreign tourists and media crews will flock to Belitung.
"GMT is not only related to the tourism aspect. But also the scientific aspect (science), for research and observations in various fields of science related to eclipse phenomena such as astronomy, geophysics, climatology, biology," said Head of the Department of Tourism and Creative Economy Hermanto, some time then.
Maritime Coordinating Minister Indroyono Soesilo prefers Belitung Timur (Beltim) as the location of the peak event of GMT 2016. He targets many foreign tourists and scientists who come and stay longer in this area. Resulting in foreign exchange.
GMT 2016 will be preceded by an international solar eclipse conference in Jakarta on March 8, 2016. Furthermore, eclipse tour packages will be held. He hopes the tourism sector will also take advantage of this moment to develop its potential. (*)
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