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APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 4:06 am
by APOD Robot
A Total Eclipse at the End of the World
Explanation: Would you go to the end of the world to see a total eclipse of the Sun? If you did, would you be surprised to find someone else
there already? In 2003, the
Sun, the Moon, Antarctica, and two photographers all lined up in
Antarctica during an unusual
total solar eclipse. Even given the extreme location, a group of
enthusiastic eclipse chasers ventured near the bottom of the world to
experience the surreal momentary disappearance of the
Sun behind the Moon. One of the treasures collected was the
featured picture -- a composite of four separate images digitally combined to realistically simulate how the adaptive human
eye saw the eclipse. As the image was taken, both the
Moon and the Sun peeked together over an Antarctic ridge. In the
sudden darkness, the
magnificent corona of the Sun became visible around the Moon. Quite by accident, another photographer was caught in one of the images checking his video camera. Visible to his left are an equipment bag and a
collapsible chair. A more easily visible solar eclipse will occur in about three weeks and
be visible from the USA.
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Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:26 am
by Ann
A friend of mine, Tora Greve, hitched a ride on a Russian freight plane to get to Antarctica in 2003 to see the eclipse.
Tora is from Norway, but she lives in Malmö, Sweden. She is an amateur astronomer, a textile artist, and the most dedicated solar eclipse chaser you will ever meet. Will she be in the United States in August to watch the eclipse? Oh, you bet your boots she will!
Ann
![Tora Greve.png](./download/file.php?id=30775&sid=cba5331d042b692ea2821a52c288535c)
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Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 12:53 pm
by E Fish
I remember reading about the eclipse in Antarctica. There was an eclipse tour going down there. It only cost $40,000 per person. There's no way I'll ever have that much disposable income.
But I live right in the path of totality for this one and it'll be the first time I've ever seen a total solar eclipse. I've been looking forward to it for 20 years.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:13 pm
by Chris Peterson
This remains one of my least favorite APODs ever. It is horribly processed, producing a result that looks absolutely nothing like a total solar eclipse. The human eye would never see anything like this.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:15 pm
by FLPhotoCatcher
Chris Peterson wrote:This remains one of my least favorite APODs ever. It is horribly processed, producing a result that looks absolutely nothing like a total solar eclipse. The human eye would never see anything like this.
I agree.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:20 pm
by Tilt
Classic — !
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:26 pm
by Catalina
Today's image is somewhat unrealistic, but a lot of FUN! I especially like the corona. Can't wait until August 21st! I'm so thankful that I don't have to spend $40,000 to see it. It's going to be my once-in-a-lifetime eclipse!
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:57 pm
by ta152h0
KI am ready with a 1000mm lens and filter for the Oregon event. The governor there activated the National Guard to keep wild kids like me in line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktAzYh2QHo8
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:01 am
by Chris Peterson
With what camera? 1000mm is a bit long- you might cut off part of the outer corona.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:05 am
by ta152h0
NIKON D3300
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:13 am
by Chris Peterson
ta152h0 wrote:NIKON D3300
Yeah, you're pushing your luck a bit using a 1000mm lens with an APS sensor. That's only going to give you about one solar radius of room outside the Sun on the short axis. Even with a quiet Sun, the corona is likely to extend farther than that. If you're planning a deep corona shot or some HDR processing, you'd be better off with something around 500mm.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:37 am
by ta152h0
good advice, thank you
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:38 am
by Steven I Dutch
Why is the sun just on the horizon? Because the sunrise line on the totality track just grazed the coast of Antarctica due south of South Africa. The most accessible part of the eclipse path was just after sunrise on the coast.
By the way, any time APOD publishes something about a solar eclipse, it would be nice to supply a link to a detailed map of the eclipse track.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:20 pm
by Case
Steven I Dutch wrote:By the way, any time APOD publishes something about a solar eclipse, it would be nice to supply a link to a detailed map of the eclipse track.
The
wikipedia page has a map and a nice animation.
There was also a cool view from space for this eclipse, which featured as
APOD for Nov. 27, 2003.
Re: APOD: A Total Eclipse at the End of the World (2017 Jul 30)
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:31 pm
by BobStein-VisiBone
Looking more like a moon and less like a licorice turd:
![Image](http://www.moonglow.net/eclipse/2003nov23/composite/CRW_4632.jpg)