Solar corona images of Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 over Westport, New York |
Astrophoto from Brooklyn New York, NYC and astrophotography tourism. I like astronomy, astrophotography and nightscape, starscape photography. I like to record the finest details of the Moon, planets, the Sun, the Milky Way and beauty of the night sky. Telescopes: Celestron NexStar 4SE, Coronado Solarmax II 60. Digital Cameras: Canon EOS Ra, 60Da and 40D. CCD: NexImage, NexImage 5. Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Telephoto USM
Sunday, April 14, 2024
The Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 during totality, seen from Westport, New York
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Baily's Beads - Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Baily's Beads occur just before and just after totality of a solar eclipse. As the moon moves to cover the sun completely, the rugged lunar topography allows beads of sunlight to shine through in some places and not in others. These beads of light appear to flicker around the moon's edges and are named after Francis Baily, who provided an explanation of the phenomenon in 1836.
This is beginning of Total Solar Eclipse visible from Westport, New York April 8, 2024.
Baily's beards image sequence |
Image sequence of Baily's beads (diamond ring) at the second contact was captured with Canon Ra with an EF200mm f/2.8L II USM lens and a 2x III extender. Camera was mounted on an iOptron SkyTracker and orchestrated by SET'n'C (Solar Eclipse Timer and Controller). The six exposures were all short at 1/1000, ISO 200 with camera drive set on continuous at 1 frame per second.
The beauty of Baily's Beads lies in their rarity. Solar eclipses themselves are rare events at any given location, and the Baily's Beads effect is visible for only a few seconds during the partial phases of an eclipse.
The Baily's Beads effect is a powerful reminder of the celestial mechanics at play. It highlights the perfect alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and showcases the irregular, rugged terrain of the Moon—factors that are both scientifically fascinating and visually captivating. The sequence of images not only serves as a document of a specific astronomical event but also as an artistic representation of the dynamic, ever-changing nature of our universe.
In essence, a sequence image of Baily's Beads captivates by blending the precision of astronomy with the wonder of natural beauty. It freezes a moment of cosmic ballet, offering a glimpse into the sublime, ephemeral interplay of light and shadow, celestial bodies, and the laws of physics—a dance that, despite its brief appearance, leaves a lasting impression of the awe-inspiring universe we inhabit.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024 | Westport, New York
Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024 -Westport, New York |
On April 8, 2024, a celestial event of spectacular proportions graced the skies: a total solar eclipse. For those of us in Westport, New York, the day held an air of anticipation, excitement, and a touch of the ethereal, as we prepared to witness day turn into night under the eclipse's path of totality.
Westport, nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, became a buzzing hub for eclipse chasers, all eager for a front-row seat to nature's grand spectacle.
Westport Golf, known for its lush fairways and stunning views, offered a picturesque setting for eclipse viewing. The expansive greens provided a clear, unobstructed view of the sky, making it an ideal location for observation. As the eclipse approached, the course was transformed into a field of curiosity and excitement, dotted with telescopes, cameras, and spectators donning their eclipse glasses.
The darkness of totality was profound yet fleeting, lasting approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds. During this brief interlude, the surroundings were bathed in a twilight glow, a surreal moment that felt out of place yet deeply moving. The visibility of stars and planets in the midday sky, particularly Venus’s bright appearance, added a stellar touch to the spectacle.
Diamond Ring Contact 2 of Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2024 as seen from Westport, New York |
Solar Corona - single photo with fast shutter speed of 1/16 sec. The image stands as a stunning testament to the celestial dance between light and darkness, showcasing the corona's delicate filaments and radiant glow against the backdrop of space.
Solar Corona of Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 - Westport, New York |
Solar Flares - single photo with fast shutter speed of 1/1000 sec. The conjunction of the eclipse with these solar eruptions offers a glimpse into the sun's dynamic power, highlighting the beauty and intensity of our star's active nature.
Solar Flares - Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 - Westport New York |
End of totality, diamond ring - single photo with fast shutter speed of 1/1000 sec.
Diamond Ring Contact 3 (Post-totality) of Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 as seen from Westport, New York |
First photo in the post - average mean of 40 photos with different exposure time from 1/1000 to 1/2 seconds.
As the eclipse passed and daylight returned, the sense of communal experience lingered. Gathered on the golf course, we shared in the wonder and ephemeral beauty of the cosmos, a reminder of the universe’s grandeur and our place within it. The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, observed from the Westport Golf in New York, was not just a celestial event; it was a profound communal experience, an opportunity to connect with the cosmos and with each other in a moment of fleeting darkness and enduring wonder.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Tennessee Astrophotography - Great American Eclipse - Total Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017
There are photos from our families expedition to T-Lea Farm, Tellico Plains, Tennessee for Great American Total Eclipse August 21, 2017. In the Shadow of the Moon - 2 min 37 sec.
Solar Corona - Tellico Plains, Tennessee - Total Solar Eclipse 2017, New York City Expedition, photo by Igor Kuskovsky |
Total Solar Eclipse 2017 August 21 Canon 60D Tellico Plains, Tennessee, New York City Expedition, photo by Igor Kuskovsky |
Diamond Ring Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Celestron Nexstar 4SE Astrophotography |
Solar Corona Great USA Eclipse 2017 Celestron Nexstar 4SE Astrophotography |
Solar Eclipse 2017 Aug 21 Dimond Ring and Solar Corona |
The Beginning of Total Solar Eclipse 2017, Aug 21 - Coronado SolarMax II 60 Telescope, Celestron Nexstar 4SE Tripod, Canon 60Da Camera, Tennessee Astrophotography |
Total Solar Eclipse 2017 - Celestron Nexstar 4SE Telescope, Canon 60Da Camera, Solar Filter Spectrum Telescope ST525G, Tellico Plains, Tennessee Astrophotography |
Telescope Nexstar 4SE Camera Canon 60Da Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Tennessee Astrophotography |
Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Black and White T-Lea Farm Tellico Plains Tennessee Astrophotography |
Tennessee Astrophotography - Great Total Solar Eclipse 2017, T-Lea Farm, Tellico Plains |
Great American Eclipse August 21 2017 Celestron 4SE |
Tennessee Astrophotography - At night before the Solar Eclipse - Milky Way - T-Lea Farm, Tellico Plains |
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Testing for Solar Eclipse 2017, August 21 - Tellico Plains, Tennessee
There are some some photos which I did before solar eclipse, just for testing, Canon 60Da, Celestron Nexstar 4SE, Coronado SolarMax II 60.
Waiting Total Solar Eclipse 2017 - Celestron Nexstar 4SE Canon 60Da |
Cloudy Sun - Celestron Nexstar 4SE Canon 60Da - Testing for Solar Eclipse 2017 |
H Alpha Sun - Coronado SolarMax II 60 Canon 60Da - Testing for Solar Eclipse 2017 |
Single Sunspot Astrophotography - Celestron 4SE Canon 60Da - Testing for Solar Eclipse 2017 |
Perfect Sun without Sunspots - Coronado SolarMax II 60 Canon 60Da - Testing for Solar Eclipse 2017 |