Composite Image of Various stages of Annular Eclipse

Here is a composite of 37 images of various stages of Annular Eclipse 2010 taken from Dhanushkodi by Mr Prakash Subbanna, Vice President, ABAA. The Photos were taken through Canon 50D with 400mm lens. The parabolic motion of the Sun in the composite image is made by Mr Prakash to show only the progression of various stages of the annular eclipse, it should not be confused with the actual motion of the Sun. Please Click on the Image to see larger version.

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Annular Solar Eclipse 2010 report and photos by Keerthi Kiran

Here is the report and Photos put together by Keerthi Kiran, Member of ABAA.

We had a wonderful time in Rameshwaram - Dhanushkodi. The Annular Eclipse trip was a huge success and we got some amazing views. Around 50 members of ABAA (Association of Bangalore Amateur Astronomers) were present at the venue. Activities performed were

1. Viewing the eclipse through Solar filters

2. Photographing the eclipse

3. Videographing the eclipse

4. Measure variation in light intensity and temperature during the eclipse

Equipments used:

100-400L lens

5"Maksutov

50-500mm lens

6" Maksutov

6" f/7 Equatorial

8" f/8 Equatorial

6" f/8 Dobsonian

Welding Helmet

Many Nikon Film SLRs

Nikon D50 DSLR

Canon 400D, 450D, 50D DSLRs

Handycams

Many digicams, solar goggles, welding glasses(#13) and so on.

Solar Filters Used:

Seymour Solar filter

Thousand Oaks solar filter

Baader Filter

Mylar filter

Here are some photos of the same. Please leave your comments:

Here are some photos of the setup and members:

Me with my Telescope...all set..

Lights...camera...action...

Public enjoying the Eclipse

Public having fun during Eclipse

hmmmm...improvisation..way to go Viji

I got a lot of support from many members of ABAA especially Mr. Subramanya who planned the logistics for the trip and also allowed me to take pictures through his 6" f/7 scope.

Subramanya with his telescope

Measurement of the change in light intensity was done by Jayanth and Rahul of ABAA.

The experiment was very successful. It was noted that the light intensity at the time of maximum eclipse was 11% as that of the full sun. This tallied with the photographical data of the illuminated sun (10.7%).

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Annular Solar Eclipse 2010 Photo by Anil

Here is a composite of verious stages of the Annular Eclipse 2010 as seen from Bangalore. As we know, it was a partial solar eclipse in Bangalore. Anil used Panasonic pvgs 180 camcorder mounted on a tripod with solar filter, to capture these images.

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