Showing posts with label observing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label observing. Show all posts

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Partial Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse as seen from Fire Island, New York 

On the morning of Sunday, November 3, 2013, the eastern United States was privileged to be in the path of a partial Solar Eclipse at Sunrise. Many had the misfortune of having clouds obscure their viewing of the eclipse, as did I, but there was enough of a break in the clouds for me to capture some awesome images of this rare event from Fire Island, New York!  

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Partial Solar Eclipse of the Sun taken at Sunrise enhanced with filters
Not quite sure how this image happened but I like it! :-)

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter
Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter
Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter
Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter
Partial Solar Eclipse of the Sun taken at Sunrise without a filter
Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter






(*Caution: NEVER look directly at the sun without an approved SOLAR FILTER as this could result in permanent eye damage or blindness! You should contact your local Observatory or Astronomy Club for more information!)




Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Sherwood House Vineyard - August 14, 2013

Custer Observatory recently did an Outreach Program at the Sherwood House Vineyard Tasting Room in Jamesport, NY. Present were David van Popering, Steve Bellavia, David Barnett, Bill Crispino, Elliot Maddox and myself.



Setting up the equipment
Elliot and Dave B. pointing out the stars to guests


Dave van Popering presented a Power Point Demo to the group