Partial Eclipse

[SurfingNeil]

Hi,

Weather permitting (SE Conrwall so not holding my breath ), I am planning to try and take a photo of the partial eclipse on Friday. My plan is to use Baader AstroSolar Saftey Film on my 6" Celestron Newtonian and attach my 350d DSLR using a T ring.

In my little head that should work but I am open to suggestions

Neil

[Jeff RV]

Forgot all about that!!

All the best with the imaging, very clear skies hopefully.

Jeff.

[GazOC]

I'm hopefully going to get the chance to image the eclipse, I did a "dry run" last week with the gear just to try and avoid any last minute problems. I got several pictures of a featureless round object.....

[scotastro]

On Friday it will be a featureless object with a bit missing.

For the newbies - be very careful when viewing the eclipse even with a full aperture filter and don't forget to keep the finder covered or remove it completely.

Mike

[barkis]

Yes, I echo Mikes warning.

Take great care guys, the sun is a dangerous creature when using optical aids of any kind.

And triple check that any filters you use are very safe.

Ron.

[Jamie]

So what time is this eclipse going to start at?

[blobrana]

I posted a few details in this section...

http://stargazerslounge.com/index.php/topic,29157.0.html

[scotastro]

Here is a site with the info you need

http://www.eclipse.org.uk/eclipse/0312008/

Remember times are UT so add an hour for BST.

Hope we all get clear skies for it.

Mike

[Jaffa007]

Thanks Mike

[philsail1]

Yes, Mikes advice about keeping your "finderscope" covered - or preferably removed (especially if there are children going to be viewing through your scope) - cannot be overemphasised.

Regards,

philsail1

[Vega]

I'd imagine there will be some very aesthetic photographs coming from Bejing. Probably be able to take unfiltered shots of the partial phase what with all that smog!

How cool would it have been if the eclipse was on the 8th for the 08-08-08 Olympic opening ceremony

Matt

[Periscope]

I won't be viewing the eclipse, :sunny: not through my scope that is, I much prefer using it for night time viewing. :jupiter: :saturn: :stars:

Geoff

[SurfingNeil]

Well, weather was pretty much as expected on Dartmoor, rain with occasional dry patches, a much more expereinced and better equipped member of the club got some really good shots. I got wet, but was worth the trip, viewed the sun and the eclipse via their dedicated solar binos!

Neil