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PhotographerMatthew OtaLocationSignal Hil, CADateMay 20, 2012 7:50 PM PDTEquipmentCelestron Firstscope 80 short tube refractor, 10mm EP.with a sun funnel projectorDescriptionLike the Cheshire Cat, the sun put on a smiling performance as seen projected on a "sun funnel" equipped telescope |
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PhotographerDoug BaileyLocationSoutheastern New MexicoDate05/20/2012, 7:45PM MDTEquipmentCanon Powershot S5DescriptionAlthough the only cloud in the sky obscured our view of the "Ring Of Fire"from the edge of the Llano Estacado, we were able to observe this stunning spectacle just as the sun reached the horizon. |
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PhotographerManny MaesLocationSandia CrestDateMay 20, 2012EquipmentCanon RebelDescriptionView of the annular eclipse from the Sandia Crest overlooking the city of Albuquerque. |
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PhotographerDr. P. Clay SherrodLocationPetit Jean Mountain, ArkansasDate~8:10 p.m. CDT May 20Equipment200mm Canon Telephoto Lens on Canon DSLR, no filter.DescriptionThere could not have been a more spectacular and memory-provoking end to a warm Sunday in Arkansas: the spectacular sunset through high clouds in a fiery red sky over Mount Nebo as seen from the western bluffs of Petit Jean Mountain would have been enough to inspire even the dull at mind. But combine that with the Earth's moon moving ever-so-slowly eastward and beginning to cover up the setting sun, as though a giant celestial dragon was chomping at our sun, and nothing short of "wow" would do for the dozen or so spectators who had gathered atop the Palisades overlook to watch the partial solar eclipse setting in the western sky. At about 7:30 p.m. Petit Jean Time, the moon took its first "bite" out of the western edge of the sun as it was still high over Mount Nebo; within an hour, the sun was already setting and the moon had moved as far between the sun and our spectators as it was going to before setting quietly about 8:15 p.m. It was a partial solar eclipse for Arkansas, but for observers farther west, the eclipse was TOTAL, or annular, meaning that the moon had time to completely cover up the sun before it set and present it as a glowing ring of light over distant horizons. But nothing could have been as spectacular as the sight from Arkansas, and particular Petit Jean Mountain, with Mount Nebo, some 45 miles west, presenting a commanding silhouette in front of the far more distant sun. |
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PhotographerJohn MilesLocationKansas City, MODate5-20-2012EquipmentOrion 4.5" SkyQuest DobbyDescriptionAs the sun neared setting it became very orange before being lost in the clouds for my telescope, It then became very observable and lovely to the naked eye through the clouds. |
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PhotographerBrad TimersonLocationNewark, New YorkDateMay 20, 2012 at 8:21 pm EDTEquipmentOlympus FE-46 on a tripod.DescriptionThis is a quick shot taken through the haze near sunset of the first part of the solar eclipse. For our location, the sun set within a few minutes of the start of the eclipse. There was just enough haze to reduce the light enough to capture this view. |
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PhotographerJohn DolbyLocationPage, Arizona USADateMay 20, 2012, 18:34:30-ish MSTEquipmentCanon Rebel XT; 300mm Lens with IS (hand-held); Baader AstroSolar Film; Color added in Paint Shop Pro.DescriptionI used NASA's eclipse maps to locate the place where the centerline crossed highway 89, south of Page, AZ. To my surprise, when I showed up there for the eclipse, a handful of other people had picked the same spot! It was well worth the 800-mile drive (round-trip) to be able to capture the moon centered in the sun. The weather in Page was perfect, of course! And it's such a beautiful place to visit. Wow! What an experience! |
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PhotographerSean BreazealLocationStansbury Park, UTDate20 May 2012, 7:31 PMEquipmentCanon 20D, 100-400L lens, 400mm @ f32, 1/8000s ISO 100.DescriptionMaximum eclipse at Stansbury Park, Utah west of Salt Lake City through tree leaves and light clouds. |
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PhotographerAlberto LaoLocationBinondo, Manila, PhilippinesDateMay 21, 2012 5:39amEquipmentPhoto 1: Sony Alpha A77 500mm RF F8 1/8000 sec. ISO400 unfiltered.DescriptionDespite cloudy skies for the past few days this celestial event I surely don't want to miss! I woke up early before sunrise hoping the sky will clear up just for today! So it did! That was a really great SUNRISE PARTIAL ECLIPSE! Sony Alpha A77 500mm RF/F8 1/8000 sec.ISO 400@ 5:39am -unfiltered. |
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PhotographerErnesto AguilarLocationGlendale, ArizonaDateMay 20 2012 5:40pmEquipmentNikon D80 - Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 - Badder AstroSolar Safety Film.DescriptionThe Moon beginning its journey across the face of the Sun |
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