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Lunar Eclipse, 2004.10.27
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On Wednesday, October 27, 2004, most of the eastern United States was treated to a total lunar eclipse, the last such event until 2007. With my trusty digital camera, a tripod, and a whole lot of patience, I decided I should try to get some pictures of the eclipse. It turned out to be a learning experience.
Several things limited the shots I was able to take:
1.) Light Pollution: These pictures were taken from Birmingham, Alambama, and there was quite a bit of ambient light pollution. This causes any long-exposure (deep field) picture to wash out. As such, the quality of the deep field shots was limited.
2.) No Telescope: This might have been the driver I needed to get a telescope and camera mount. Without a telescope, I was stuck with shots that are basically what you can see from the ground. So don't expect any amazing shots of the moon's surface.
3.) Clouds: The bane of any sky-watcher. There were a lot of clouds in the area, moving through quickly. As a matter of fact, just as totality occurred, a band of clouds rolled in, obscuring the moon for the remainder of the eclipse. I was lucky enough to see totality, but was unable to get a picture of it.
7 files, last one added on Jan 07, 2005
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Eclipse Beginnings58 viewsJust a tiny sliver of shadow is visible as the visual portion of the eclipse begins.Senor Pez
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Eclipse: Quarter Coverage67 viewsThe shadow the Earth reaches approximetly quarter-coverage across the moon.Senor Pez
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Eclipse: Near Totality (Deep Field Shot)71 viewsIn this deep field shot, taken just as the moon approached totality, the ruddy-red color of the eclipsed moon is clearly visible.Senor Pez
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Eclipse Continues55 viewsThe Earth-shadow continues to creep across the Moon.Senor Pez
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Eclipse: Half Coverage (Deep Field Shot)60 viewsIn this deep-field shot, you can see the ruddy-red color of the eclipsed half of the moon underneath the over-exposed portion of the Moon still illuminated by the Sun.Senor Pez
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Eclipse: Half Coverage61 viewsThe Moon's face is nearly half-covered as the Earth's shadow continues to engulf it.Senor Pez
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Eclipse: Near Totality60 viewsThe lunar eclipse approaches totality. This is the last photo I was able to get before the clouds rolled in and obscured the Moon.Senor Pez
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Eclipse: Near Totality (Deep Field Shot)71 viewsIn this deep field shot, taken just as the moon approached totality, the ruddy-red color of the eclipsed moon is clearly visible.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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Eclipse: Near Totality60 viewsThe lunar eclipse approaches totality. This is the last photo I was able to get before the clouds rolled in and obscured the Moon.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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Eclipse: Half Coverage (Deep Field Shot)60 viewsIn this deep-field shot, you can see the ruddy-red color of the eclipsed half of the moon underneath the over-exposed portion of the Moon still illuminated by the Sun.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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Eclipse: Half Coverage61 viewsThe Moon's face is nearly half-covered as the Earth's shadow continues to engulf it.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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Eclipse: Quarter Coverage67 viewsThe shadow the Earth reaches approximetly quarter-coverage across the moon.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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Eclipse Continues55 viewsThe Earth-shadow continues to creep across the Moon.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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Eclipse Beginnings58 viewsJust a tiny sliver of shadow is visible as the visual portion of the eclipse begins.Senor PezJan 07, 2005
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