Crescent sunset

Cakewalk · Post by **Cakewalk** » Jun 04 2002 5:07 am

On Monday, June 10th, the Moon will glide in front of the Sun as it sets over parts of North America. Ever see a crescent sunset?

In phoenix we will witness a 65% eclipse at sunset. Someone please take pictures...

Here is the link:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002 ... ?list54254

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jun 04 2002 5:12 am

Very cool!

I can hardly wait. I'll definitely schedule in a Sedona shoot for that one!

Nighthiker · Post by **Nighthiker** » Jun 04 2002 6:04 am

Any suggestions for photo set up etc. (Film, filters) I have a Canon T70, Canon Rebel 2000 and a Pentex 105WR. I will check out the sunsets over the weekend to determine setup positions.

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jun 04 2002 6:18 am

That's a good question. I'm very interested in some replies.

I haven't used a film camera for years. But if I was going to, I think I'd start with kodachrome 25 for a direct light picture. Plus the film holds up great in the desert heat.

For digital. I've tried plenty of expensive filters without much luck. I'd like to hear some sucess stories. Personally I've found taking the raw picture then digital filtering works best.

Okay, I gotta get outta this city before morning RUSH HOUR! eeek

snow22_5150 · Post by **snow22_5150** » Jun 04 2002 7:41 am

Now that is going to be awesome!

olesma · Post by **olesma** » Jun 04 2002 10:25 am

Hey, Joe, will facing the digital camera straight at the sunset damage the CCDs? I've never tried anything with light that intense directly on the sensors.

Cakewalk · Post by **Cakewalk** » Jun 04 2002 1:40 pm

In the past, I have photgraphed eclipse's using some exposed film as a filter... When you get your negatives back, there is almost always a few blank frames you can use.... This shouldnt be needed for a sunset shot tho...

olesma · Post by **olesma** » Jun 04 2002 2:27 pm

Yes, the developed film (those black frames) work well as a sun filter. I even once made a pair of sunglasses with them to look at the sun. They do the job pretty well.

Hey, maybe that could cover the apature of the camera for a filter to photograph the thing?

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jun 04 2002 3:21 pm

Sunsets aren't that harsh, especially with an eclipse.

I suppose, if focused just right, and held long enough, you could damage the ccd with a long direct shot. But it would only be due to melting. Those suckers are tough and amazing that they even work at all. I played with some in electronics class in the mid eighties at Scottsdale Vo-Tech! It's a Hilton now

Cakewalk · Post by **Cakewalk** » Jun 09 2002 11:49 pm

just a reminder everyone...

Tonite ( monday ) at sunset is the eclipse

enjoy.. post your pics

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jun 10 2002 1:07 am

I heard on the news it's 6 to 6:20pm Phoenix is supposed to be the best geographical viewing point.

Think I'll go double check those times on the net. Sure don't wanna miss this one. Hopefully the wind won't be dusting up the sky as it did Sunday evening.

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jun 10 2002 1:17 am

Some anonymous member sent me this azcentral article

anonymous wrote:June 09, 2002 12:00:00

Arizona is one of the best spots in the world to catch Monday's annular solar eclipse, a sight that comes around about once every couple of years.

The eclipse will reach its peak at about 6:20 p.m. for Valley residents, when the moon will block 72 percent of the sun.

In Baja California, the moon will hide all but a faint ring of light.

On the East Coast, the eclipse will not be visible, and in Minnesota, the moon will block only 20 percent of the sun.

Valley residents likely will notice only a slight dimming of the sky.

Experts caution that directly viewing an eclipse can cause serious eye damage.

Use optical filters or projection devices to see the phenomenon this week.

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Jun 10 2002 9:14 pm

Well I pretty much bombed out on this one

http://hikearizona.com/photocode.php?ID=352&TNI=114

Anybody get a good shot?

chihiggs · Post by **chihiggs** » Jun 10 2002 9:21 pm

Joe sorry--forgot to try for a photo

Olesma--Thanks for the film trick you posted.....I put those over sunglasses and grabbed a quick peek. Didn't look into it directly though.

Caught the partial eclipse from the backyard. Anyone catch it anyplace cool?

Cakewalk · Post by **Cakewalk** » Jun 10 2002 11:29 pm

I caught a quick glimpse ... nothing special...

a little dissapointed

olesma · Post by **olesma** » Jun 11 2002 9:16 am

I went outside with the wife and son and we watched the eclipse for a good 10 minutes, used 3 different filters, and got a really good look at it. People were coming home from work and we stopped them and let them take a look too. Everyone was pretty impressed. Really neat stuff.

I tried to get a picture with my digital, but it just wouldn't cooperate. I tried viewing directly and with a filter, and neither way really captured the eclipse in any way that looked right. Mostly just a big bright spot front and center. Blah.

I guess if I had a nice 35 mm SLR then spent the money on a really good lens filtre I might have gotten something. Oh, well. Digital is good for some things, but apparently my little 2 MP Cannon isn't good for eclipses.

Crescent sunset

Crescent sunset

Damaged CCDs?

Yea, that works

Forgotten shot

Looked great