Zhumell 20x80mm SuperGiant Astronomy Binoculars

Zhumell 20x80mm SuperGiant Astronomy Binoculars. Most impressive, though, is the sheer size of the 20x80 SuperGiants. The 80mm objective lens diameter is huge. See comparison with Celestron 4SE telescope.

Zhumell 20x80mm SuperGiant Astronomy Binoculars and Celestron 4SE

Zhumell 20x80mm and Celestron 4SE

SuperGiant Astronomy Binoculars

20x80mm SuperGiant Astronomy Binocular

ET Astrophotography - Astronomical Binocular and Super Moon

Brooklyn in the night lights

Brooklyn, NYC in the night lights. Canon 40D,  Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. Night photos.

Brooklyn in the night lights, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Brooklyn at night, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Brooklyn Astronomy, Orion Constellation as seen in Brooklyn, NYC

Brooklyn at Night, NYC night sky

Brooklyn Moonrise

NYC Astronomy - Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and Night Sky

Brooklyn Sunset NYC

Tried to made photo of comet PANSTAR on March 2013. I was not so lucky. Instead there are some photos of  sunset as seen in Brooklyn NYC.

Brooklyn Sunset, Astronomy and Astrophotography,  Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

NYC Sunset (as seen in Brooklyn), Verrazano Bridge, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, Astronomy and Astrophotography

Sunset as seen in Brooklyn (NYC), Verrazano Bridge, Astronomy and Astrophotography,  Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

NYC Solar Eclipse

Still are waiting ISON comets. I hope it will be visible in NYC in couple of days. Now I just adding photos from NYC solar eclipse.

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NYC Solar Eclipse November 3 2013

NYC Solar Eclipse JFK Airport Sunrise November 3 2013

NYC Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse New York - 11/3/2013

Solar eclipses are relatively rare events for New York City, and even more unusual when they occur at sunrise. On the morning of November 3, 2013, a partial solar eclipse was visible just as the Sun rose above the horizon, creating a unique blend of astronomy, atmosphere, and city life.

These photographs were taken near JFK Airport and the Cross Bay Bridge in Ramblersville, Queens. The low altitude of the Sun softened the light and allowed the eclipse to be observed naturally through atmospheric haze, without extreme contrast.

Sunrise eclipses are especially interesting because they combine celestial geometry with Earth’s atmosphere — clouds, haze, birds, and aircraft all become part of the scene. This event unfolded quietly over the city as the day began.

Solar Eclipse in New York City and Seagull, Astrophotography

Camera & Settings:
Canon EOS 40D · 135mm · ƒ/8 · 1/250 sec · ISO 100

The phrase “I was born to fly to solar eclipses” came to mind while reviewing this image — a seagull crossing directly toward the partially eclipsed Sun. The moment felt symbolic, as if the bird were instinctively drawn toward the rare alignment unfolding in the morning sky.

Below is a video of the partial solar eclipse as seen from New York City. Despite the changing light, daily life continued uninterrupted — airplanes departed and landed, and seagulls remained active throughout the eclipse.

During the eclipse, seagull activity appeared noticeably higher than during a typical sunrise. Birds continued flying through the scene, occasionally crossing the eclipsed Sun, adding an unexpected dynamic element to the photographs.

While some studies suggest that certain animals may respond to changes in light or environmental conditions during eclipses, this observation remains anecdotal. Whether the increased activity was related to the eclipse itself or simply part of normal sunrise behavior is difficult to determine.

When this image was first shared online, one viewer jokingly suggested that the seagull had been intentionally “invited” into the frame — a reminder that even carefully planned astronomical photography can include moments of pure chance.

Solar Eclipse Seagull New York City

At the beginning of the eclipse, striking wave clouds — often associated with Kelvin–Helmholtz instability — appeared in the sky. These cloud formations resemble ocean waves and are caused by wind shear between atmospheric layers. Their presence felt like a natural salute to the eclipse as it began over New York City, with the bridge visible beneath the clouds.

Beginning of the sunrise Solar eclipse in NYC on November 3 2013

Canon EOS 40D, ƒ/5.6, 56.0 mm, 1/60 sec, ISO 160

The images below show the very beginning of the sunrise during the eclipse, including wide-field views and the moments just before first contact. These frames capture how gradually the event unfolded as daylight increased.

Beginning NYC Solar Eclipse November 3 2013 - Wide Field

Sunrise JFK Airport - couple minutes before Solar Eclipse 11/3/2013

Canon EOS 40D, 135.0 mm, 1/20 sec; f/5.6; ISO 800

Solar eclipses in New York City are infrequent, and sunrise events like this one are especially rare. This November 3, 2013 eclipse remains a memorable example of how astronomy can quietly intersect with everyday urban life.

Related Astrophotography & Solar Eclipse Galleries

If you’re interested in solar eclipse photography, you may also enjoy these related galleries, documenting eclipse events observed from New York City and across the United States over the years.

Solar Eclipse — November 3, 2013 (New York City)

• NYC Solar Eclipse — November 3, 2013
• Solar Eclipse from New York — November 3, 2013

Other Solar Eclipse Events

• Great American Eclipse — Total Solar Eclipse, August 21, 2017 (Tennessee)
• New York City Solar Eclipse — June 10, 2021
• Annular Solar Eclipse — October 14, 2023 (Odessa, Texas)
• The Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 — HDR Views of the Sun’s Corona (Westport, New York)
• A Celestial Surprise: Capturing Comet SOHO-5008 During the Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024

Solar eclipse from New York November 3, 2013 - Astrophotography

Solar eclipse - New York City  near JFK Airport - November 3, 2013
Canon 40D Brooklyn astronomy and astrophotography
Cross Bay, Sunrise
NYC Solar Eclipse

Solar eclipse New York  November 3, 2013, Astrophotography

Solar eclipse 10/3/2013 New York, Astrophotography

Solar Eclipse  Nov.3 2013 and Seagull, NYC Astrophotography

New York Solar eclipse 10/3/2013

Airplane, clouds and Solar eclipse, New York Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse New York City Astrophotography

Hybrid Solar Eclipse New York City 2013

Morning Seagull is flying to the Solar Eclipse, New York November 3 2013, Astrophotography

Coronado SolarMax II 60 NexImage5

Sun 2013-10-26
Coronado SolarMax II 60,
NexImage 5 ccd,
Nexstar 4SE mount,
Two Barlows 2x each (Total x4),
Registax, Photoshop
Two Colors

NexImage 5, Coronado SolarMax II 60, Nexstar 4SE

NexImage 5 Coronado SolarMax II 60

Sun 2013-10-26
Coronado SolarMax II 60,
NexImage 5 ccd,
Nexstar 4SE mount,
Barlow 2x,
Registax, Photoshop - false color

Coronado SolarMax II 60 NexImage 5

Telescope Coronado SolarMax II 60, Celestron NexStar 4SE Computerized Mount and NexImage5

Solar prominences - Coronado SolarMax II 60 Canon 40D

Coronado SolarMax II 60
Celestron 4se mount
Canon 40D
Barlow 2x
October 20, 2013

Solar prominences - Coronado SolarMax II 60 Canon 40D

I bought Coronado Dovetail Mounting Plate for PST and SolarMax Item# MEAD414-1

Coronado Dovetail Mounting Plate for PST and SolarMax Item# MEAD414-1 and Coronado SolarMax II 60 

All configuration now is more simple

Coronado SolarMax II 60 and Celestron 4SE Computerized Mount

This allow use even Canon 40D to make photos

NGC7000 North America Nebula with Tripod

NGC7000 North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula,  Elephant's Trunk nebula, Cygnus Milky Way,  Deneb - Wide field astro photo with a tripod

CAMERA: Canon 40D
OPTIC: Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM
MOUNT: Tripod
EXPOSURE: 40 X 30 sec. (Total: 20 min)
PROCESSING: DeepSkyStacker, Photoshop

NGC7000 North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula,  Elephant's Trunk nebula, Cygnus Milky Way,  Deneb - Wide field astrophoto with a tripod, Astrophotography

 All single photos for this image were taken April 11-12 during meteor shower. I used wide angle camera 108 degrees and tripod. I think it is good configuration to catch meteors. Indeed, I got some meteors, but also I have a lot of just single images without meteor. So I tried to see what I can do to stack all this images to one. For 5 min I got wider field, but for 20 min (40 images) with static tripod sky I my final image had not so big size and I tried to focus only small part of sky like North America nebula. This part of sky is very rich. So some other nebulae are visible on this image.

Notation - NGC7000 North America Nebula, Astrophotography

Cygnus Milky Way

Wide field astrophotography - Cygnus Milky Way

CAMERA: Canon 40D
OPTICS: Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM
MOUNT: Tripod
EXPOSURE: 16 x 30 sec. (Total: 8 min)
PROCESSING: DeepSkyStacker, Photoshop

Summer Milky Way

 Summer triangle

Summer triangle

 Cygnus constellation

Milky Way in Cygnus constellation

Cloudy starry night sky

Cloudy starry night sky

Cloudy starry night sky, Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Canon 40D, ISO 1600, 30 sec, @2.8 - KOA Delaware Water Gap

Milky Way Autumn Fall

The Milky Way is nothing else but a mass of innumerable stars planted together in clusters.

- Galileo Galilei

I get hobby to make photo of Milky Way in my trips. This is photo at Delaware Water Gap Campground.

Milky Way Autumn Fall, Night Landscape, Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Canon 40D, ISO 1600, 30 sec, @2.8, StarSpikes Pro 2 plugin

Milky Way Autumn Fall, Night Landscape, Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Canon 40D, ISO 1600, 30 sec, @2.8 - KOA Delaware Water Gap

Milky Way Night Landscape, Cassiopeia constellation, Starry Stars, Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Canon 40D, ISO 1600, 30 sec, @2.8 - KOA Delaware Water Gap, Astrophotography

Autumn Fall Milky Way Panorama, Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Canon 40D, ISO 1600, 30 sec, @2.8, combine 3 photos - KOA Delaware Water Gap, Astrophotography

Autumn Milky Way, Canon 16-35mm f 2.8 L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Canon 40D, ISO 1600, 30 sec - KOA Delaware Water Gap, Astrophotography

Milky Way Yosemite Park Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II USM

Yosemite National Park is one of the most iconic locations in the United States for night-sky photography. With its dramatic granite cliffs, deep valleys, and high-elevation viewpoints, Yosemite offers exceptional dark skies that reveal the Milky Way in stunning detail. These photographs were taken at night during an astronomical lecture, when a brief window of clear sky allowed for perfect conditions to capture the stars above the landscape.

All images on this page were made with a Canon 40D and the Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM ultra-wide angle lens. Exposures were ISO 1600 and 30 seconds, a balance that gathers enough light while keeping stars sharp at wide focal lengths. Despite the older camera body, the combination of dark skies and a fast f/2.8 lens delivered detailed views of the Milky Way, forest silhouettes, mountains, and even the Andromeda Galaxy in a single frame.

Milky Way Yosemite Park Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II, Night Landscape, Astrophotography

Yosemite Park Milky Way Night Landscape Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II, , Astrophotography

Yosemite National Park Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy Canon 40D, Night Landscape, Astrophotography

Milky Way Yosemite Park Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II Ultra Wide Angle Lens Canon 40D, Night Landscape, Astrophotography

Milky Way Yosemite Park Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II Ultra Wide Angle Lens Canon 40D Panorama Night Landscape, Astrophotography

Yosemite is far from major cities, and its high-altitude viewpoints can offer remarkably clear and dark conditions. On nights like this, the Milky Way becomes fully visible—from the bright, dramatic region near the center of our galaxy to the faint dust lanes stretching across the sky. These photographs capture that rare clarity, including a straight-band Milky Way panorama and multiple compositions showing how the galaxy interacts with Yosemite’s unique landscape.

This Yosemite session shows how much can be done with a DSLR like the Canon 40D and a fast ultra-wide lens when the sky is dark and clear. The combination of dramatic landscape and a bright Milky Way makes Yosemite National Park one of my favorite places for night-sky photography.

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