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Total Lunar Eclipse – 14 March 2025

Here are a few images taken early on 14 March using a Nikon z8 and 800mm lens. Location is Fishers, Indiana, USA.

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Eclipse Day

We set up at Rano Raraku, the Moai quarry, for photography. A great day for the eclipse. Some clouds, but mostly clear. Here are some initial images. All taken with a Nikon Z8 at 300mm in DX mode.

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Enjoying the Island

Here are some pics from our time here so far.

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Arrived on Saturday – Rapa Nui

It was a very close connection, but we arrived on schedule.

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Annular eclipse of 2 October 2024

We are on the way. Made it to JFK – now a long wait for the evening flight to Santiago and then Easter Island on Saturday. Information and pictures will be posted here during the trip as long as Internet … Continue reading

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Geomagnetic Storm of May 10-11 2024

Large flares on the sun in recent days produced a G5 class extreme geomagnetic storm. Aurora visibility is quite widespread in the US, as far south as Florida and Alabama. Here are some pictures taken north of Elwood Indiana on … Continue reading

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Excellent day at Owen Valley Winery

Weather was great! Here are some initial images. Winery owners and their staff were wonderful hosts for the 200 attendees.

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Ready for 8 April?

On Monday, 8 April, the path of a total eclipse crosses the central United States, including our home in Indiana. Please do not settle for just being close to the path of totality! See this link: 99% is NOT total! … Continue reading

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2023 Annular Eclipse

Weather was perfect. Here are a few initial images. Had some exposure issues during the annular period. Will work with post processing to improve the annular images. Clear skies expected. We will be at 6,500′ in the mountains east of … Continue reading

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Upcoming Eclipses

The PDF linked below contains a summary of both upcoming eclipses for central Indiana. Eclipse Information Sheet The next twelve months bring us two eclipses in the United States. On Saturday, 14 October, the path of an annular eclipse crosses … Continue reading

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Additional Images – August 2017 Eclipse

Image set, as thumbnails.

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Success!

Weather was perfect. No traffic issues approaching and departing our site from the north. Some folks coming from the south had some traffic issues. Here are some initial images – more will be coming in the next few days. We … Continue reading

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Ready to go

Weather forecast for our primary site in eastern WY is good. This site is north of Torrington, WY just east of WY 159 and on the eclipse center line. We are currently engaged in prep work for the eclipse. We … Continue reading

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Eclipse Links

Here are several useful eclipse information links. Total Solar Eclipse Complete Coverage Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When, Where and How to See It (Safely) Maps and other info Map with animations Overview Map Good detailed info

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Great American Eclipse – 21 August 2017

Preparing to head west on 15 August. Our destination is the Nebraska / Wyoming border area. Details and pictures of the exact viewing location will be here a day or two prior to the eclipse. A good interactive map of … Continue reading

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Eclipse Images – 2012 Annular Eclipse

The full still image gallery is at this link. Here is a video file created from the series of large still images that were taken.   The trip was GREAT. Thanks to all that watched! We may be contacted at … Continue reading

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Sunday was a Very Good Day

The eclipse event proceeded as planned – great weather and good internet connectivity.  Thanks to all that watched live – the number of viewers maxed at about 278.  We ended up with about 8 other people at our remote location, … Continue reading

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Eclipse Day, almost

Eclipse day is almost here. The site has been chosen and equipment was tested at the site during Saturday’s sunset. We will head up to Four Corners tomorrow morning for fun and then be on site well before the start … Continue reading

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Location, Location, Location

We think that a good site with Verizon 3G coverage has been located. The site is about 1.5 miles south of where the center line of the eclipse crosses US 491 north of Gallup. The view west from the center … Continue reading

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Arrived in Albuquerque

Got here just before sunset. Will stay here for a couple of days and then move to Gallup.  Lunch at Big Texan in Amarillo, but we did not attempt the 72 oz steak challenge. Headed to Gallup tomorrow to check … Continue reading

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