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I like solar eclipses, total and annular:
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The first two are from the "Great Eclipse" of 07/11/1991. For this one, I had to go to lower Baja, Mexico (Cabo San Lucas) to be near the center path of totality. totality was 6 minutes 19 seconds where I was. I think it is about another 130 years or so for one that long.Aether said:Nice pics Labguy! Where did you have to go to see those events?
Sounds like a film camera. That's all I ever used and haven't done any for several years. No CCD for me.Captain Cool Guy said:I recently got the Orion steady-pix for my birthday and I'm have an extremely difficult time trying to use it. I have done afocal photography in the past without and my wife thought it would be easier with the steady-pix. I have a pretty robust 8 inch Schmitt-Cass, but aligning the camera with the eyepiece is a bear. Any suggestions or comments about the Orion steady-pix?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on certain parts of the Earth's surface.
In a total solar eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, creating a dark shadow on the Earth. In an annular solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun, leaving a visible ring of sunlight around the moon's shadow.
Solar eclipses happen 2-5 times per year, but they are not visible from all parts of the Earth each time.
No, it is not safe to look at a solar eclipse with the naked eye. The intense light from the sun can damage your eyes. It is recommended to use specialized glasses or observe the eclipse indirectly through a pinhole projector or other safe methods.
The next solar eclipse will occur on December 4, 2021 and will be visible in parts of Antarctica, southern Africa, and the southern tip of South America. The next total solar eclipse visible in the United States will be on April 8, 2024.