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science reporter Genelle Weule

Total solar eclipses attract people from all over the world. Here's why they're so special

The last total solar eclipse in Australia drew thousands of people to Cairns in 2012. (Getty Images: Ian Hitchcock)

Michael Mattiazzo doesn't consider himself a hardcore eclipse chaser.

The amateur astronomer and astrophotographer is on the road to Exmouth to see his sixth total eclipse.

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