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05/12/2003 02:33:17 PM · #1 |
BBC News
Can somebody take pictures so I don't have to get up at 4 in the morning?! ; )
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05/12/2003 02:39:19 PM · #2 |
Thanks bod, I'll out there takin' pictures.
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05/12/2003 02:45:40 PM · #3 |
I found this website that might help some.
//aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/LunarEclipse.html
It will tell you when the moon will be in its total eclipse.
Message edited by author 2003-05-12 14:49:52. |
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05/12/2003 02:52:02 PM · #4 |
| It will start at 4:30pm west coast, but it will be at its height around 8:30pm. |
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05/12/2003 03:24:32 PM · #5 |
I`ll try if it`s clear.
I`m waiting for the solar eclipse on the 31st.
Eclipse infomation
Message edited by author 2003-05-12 15:30:19.
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05/12/2003 04:03:19 PM · #6 |
Cool - I will definitely try and take some pix if the weather allows :) Thanks for the info, this is just one of the many great benefits of hanging out at DPChallenge :)
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05/12/2003 05:44:58 PM · #7 |
| Hey, for once it looks like I'm in good viewing area! Here's hoping the weather cooperates. Now, how can I get some real magnification... Hmmm. |
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05/13/2003 12:49:48 AM · #8 |
| So what exactly would you need to take a good picture of the moon? It will be fairly high in the sky by the time the eclipse occurs here in TN so you'd need some sort of telescope. Does anyone have a good setup that isn't prohibitively expensive? |
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05/13/2003 01:01:43 AM · #9 |
indigo, all you really need is a tripod ....it will be visible very well, but some telephoto power would be nice....
get out tomorrow night and take a few pratice shots of the moon so you can make adjustments for the night of the eclipse so your shots come out a lot better on eclipse night.
I plan on hooking up my sony 707 to my 80mm celestron (400mm focal length) spotter scope that will be sitting piggyback atop my 8" meade LX90 scope. Thats if the new piggyback mount comes in...if not I will put the 707 on the 8" scope and view through the spotter
The D60 will be on a tripod near by using just the 200mm zoom lens (may put the 2x teleconverter on also for 400mm)
just hope these clouds go away and this funky ground level haze we have here in the Houston area.
James
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05/13/2003 02:39:48 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by marbo:
I`ll try if it`s clear.
I`m waiting for the solar eclipse on the 31st.
Eclipse infomation |
Mark, where are you planning to shoot it from? I think I read that it'll only be one solar diameter above the horizon here, so somewhere on ht eeast coast might be an idea - could be some specacular shots catchable over the sea ... though a friend lives near the south downs and thinks he has the perfect vantage point. A little early-morning mist would be perfect ... fingers crossed.
Ed
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05/13/2003 03:11:57 AM · #11 |
| I tried shooting the moon before with just the tele attached, and I couldn't get anything good. How do you take a picture through a telescope anyway. You have to have a special attachment? |
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05/13/2003 06:24:16 AM · #12 |
I am all set to chase this red eclipse if the weather cooperates. It does not look too promising right now in my area due to rain, rain, and more rain.
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05/13/2003 08:28:59 AM · #13 |
| Does anyone know how to work out where a particular peice of sky is, so that I can try and calculate if there are some good shots through bridges or pylons to be had. |
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05/13/2003 08:45:23 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by indigo997:
I tried shooting the moon before with just the tele attached, and I couldn't get anything good. How do you take a picture through a telescope anyway. You have to have a special attachment? |
Yes I have a special attachment....
Camera to Telescope
Indigo, you can go to Scopetronics.com and they have an adapter (Digi-T System for Canon G1 and G2* STDT10 $89.95) for your camera, plus you will probablly need the MAxView Eyepiece also.
James
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05/13/2003 02:20:44 PM · #15 |
| $90 for a picture of the moon. yeah right :P |
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05/13/2003 03:42:13 PM · #16 |
Yes I have a special attachment....
I envy you ::sigh::
Well, I'll be looking for some great photos from you on Friday.
Message edited by author 2003-05-13 15:43:03. |
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05/13/2003 04:50:14 PM · #17 |
Hopefully the weather clears up here enough. Its supposed to be partly cloudy and we have some funky haze here from some fires in Mexico, but today the haze is not as thick
James
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05/13/2003 04:53:33 PM · #18 |
i haven't seen the sun/sky/moon in over a week :P chances arent very good for me to see this..
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05/13/2003 05:02:08 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by indigo997:
$90 for a picture of the moon. yeah right :P |
ok you can pay me $30 and I will take some pictures for you :o and host them on my web server and give you all the credit :o
James
Message edited by author 2003-05-13 17:02:57.
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05/15/2003 01:32:12 PM · #20 |
Just a bump to remind everyone that tonight's the night.
I work with an ex-weather forecaster and have been told that the probability of a clear sky here is 0% :(
Hope the rest of you get some clear views and dramatic reds.
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05/15/2003 01:34:13 PM · #21 |
well,it's finally looking up here.. we've had 2-3 weeks of overcast/drizzle.. but for tonight they announce "mainly clear", so here's to hoping!
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05/15/2003 03:03:01 PM · #22 |
| I've been waiting for tonight and planned some nice shots to get the eclipse from cool places. Unfortunately, it looks like rain. Figures. I guess I'll try to go see the Matrix. :( |
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05/15/2003 09:24:03 PM · #23 |
Damn storms!! Looked good all day and now they are rolling in at 30 minute countdown!! Had a perfect place to shoot, too!! Damn! Damn! Damn! Keepin my eyes open though.
tracy
Message edited by author 2003-05-15 21:24:29.
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05/15/2003 09:28:01 PM · #24 |
Well, Ive got good weather and guess what? I left the $&@*$#(@ camera at work!!
I can't believe did that...
Message edited by author 2003-05-15 21:28:17. |
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05/15/2003 09:31:53 PM · #25 |
well, it seems like its not going to rain here tonight afterall !!! Just my luck though, I cut my finger pretty badly on a soup can in the garbage and it hasn't stopped bleeding yet. ive been putting pressure on it for about an hour (and yes i am typing this with only my left hand). looks like i may be going to get stitched up instead of getting some nice pictures of the eclipse. :(
Message edited by author 2003-05-15 21:32:19. |
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