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CVO Social => Off Topic => Topic started by: Dan_Lockwood on August 22, 2017, 02:12:22 PM

Title: Eclipse Pics
Post by: Dan_Lockwood on August 22, 2017, 02:12:22 PM: I thought some of you guys with the better setups would post, but didn't see anything.

Linda and I rode down about 40 miles from our home yesterday to get on the meridian line of most totality of the eclipse. Where we stopped we got about 2 min 38 sec, only about 5 seconds short of the max.

This is of the start of the eclipse about half covered.

(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/863774/1562785/413518827.jpg)

This is about total coverage.

(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/863774/1562785/413518829.jpg)

And here's the full on eclipse.

(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/863774/1562785/413518826.jpg)

And here it's getting back to a normal sun, about half uncovered.

(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/863774/1562785/413518828.jpg)

I was a little disappointed in the amount of total darkness, or lack there of during the full coverage. I was expecting a basement without a light on and I got darkness, but you could still see colors.

But it was a GREAT thing to witness in person.

I took these pictures with my little Panasonic Lumix bridge camera. I believe I was pushing the boundaries of the camera's capabilities though. I used a cardboard folded 49mm to 69mm slide over solar lens filter, thanks John for the tip in getting my solar lens filter. I took video, but it's so slow in moving that it's almost worthless to watch.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: Royalroadie on August 22, 2017, 07:42:07 PM: Great shot DAN, Kiro got some killer shots
also. If I can find it I will post my favorite so far. This guy nailed it!
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: grayghost731 on August 22, 2017, 08:42:00 PM: Nice! Kool Pics. :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: Royalroadie on August 22, 2017, 11:10:41 PM: From yesterdays eclipse. Check out the rock climber shot. Totally amazing.
https://petapixel.com/2017/08/22/best-photos-great-american-eclipse/
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: muddypaws on August 23, 2017, 07:51:00 AM: Great pictures. I was in Maggie Valley to see the whole thing.
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: D-N-D on August 23, 2017, 08:23:36 AM: Very Nice !!! Thanks !!!

Dante
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: kiro on August 29, 2017, 05:09:29 PM: I've been on the run all this month and way behind on images from Sturgis/Illinois and more recently, Massachusetts... I did look all the eclipse files over of course and am definitely pleased with the results. Been working on a composite of the event, but need more time. I'll post three of my favorites from the day, but have everything from the uneclipsed sun, through all phases on both sides of totality. I went to visit forum member JB, Jason Brown, in Carterville, Illinois for the eclipse and set up a telescope system in his yard - it was terrific!

Totality:

(http://kiroastro.com/images/17eclipse/R5657_V5.jpg)

A composite at totality:

(http://kiroastro.com/images/17eclipse/R5624_3.jpg)

Diamond Ring:

(http://kiroastro.com/images/17eclipse/R5620_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: iski on August 29, 2017, 06:25:54 PM: Great pics! :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Eclipse Pics
Post by: kansaskim47 on August 29, 2017, 09:59:01 PM: :) :) :)
I'm glad there were good pics taken. We were within 1/2 mile of the centerline and were to see 2 min 38 seconds of CLOUDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was still awesome. :worthless: