Total Solar Eclipse (3/29/2006)


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Corona composite -- This image was created by combining 10 frames taken on negative film. While it does not represent the actual view of the eclipse, it enhances the visibility of the coronal streamers. If you have Javascript enabled, move your mouse over the image to see the moon illuminated by earthshine added to the image (from a 2 second exposure). If you don't have Javascript enabled, click on the image.


Date/Time:    29 Mar. 2006 / ~10:28 UTC
Location: Jalu, Libya
Scope: Borg 100ED @ f/6.4
Mount: Vixen GP
Guider: none
Film: Fuji 160 (negative)
Exposure: 1/1000 - 1 sec. (10 frames)

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