2009-12-19 16:50:16.13068+01 by Chris 2 comments
"The eclipse begins at first contact, when the edge of the moon kisses the outer rim of the sun. This image was taken shortly after first contact using a Calcium-K filter. A Calcium-K filter sees the sun in near-ultraviolet light, which is why the image looks purplish."
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#Comment Re: made: 2009-12-19 22:14:33.369335+01 by: Dan Lyke
I think this was the best: http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/2006/photo_3.html
#Comment Re: made: 2009-12-19 22:39:13.126164+01 by: jeff
Very nice shots. For a different perspective, here is one taken from a weather satellite.
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