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Total Solar Eclipse over Shaw Air Force Base

"The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, seen from Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina. In the foreground are two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the F-16 Viper Demo Team team, parked at the end of the runway for us to use as subjects."

"And, again, big thanks to the Public Affairs and Communication teams at Shaw Air Force Base and to the F-16 Viper Demo team for moving these planes into position for us, and for being so entirely hospitable to the We Report Space team. And, again, my thanks to Mike Killian for the necessary technical and operational assistance to help make this image possible."

Credit: Michael Seeley
Location: Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Image Date: August 21, 2017

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Technical details: "Composited into the image are shots of the Sun as it marches toward (and then, away from) totality. I had set the interval timer to capture a frame every 5 minutes, but because of clouds (and, at times, rain), there is some inconsistency in the spacing and the exposure of the sun. The images represent two hours of motion, with the first image taken at 1:46 pm (ET) and the last frame taken at 3:45 pm. The flare of light (it is hard to make out in a wide shot like this, but it's almost the 'diamond ring' effect) is the totality coming to an end, and this is the last image I would take before replacing the solar filter for the rest of the sequence."

"Specs for the background image: ISO500, f11, .5 second exposure.
The settings for the shots of the sun vary widely depending on clouds and how far the eclipse had progressed."

"And, because the sun was so high in the sky, I (naturally) framed the shot vertically and was shooting with a 17-40mm lens set to 23mm, on a full-frame Canon body."

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Total Solar Eclipse: The Diamond Ring


Image Credit: Loren Mooney
Location: near Stanley, Idaho, United States
Image Date: August 21, 2017

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A Fleeting Mountain Moment of Totality

The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

Kevin: "There was a lot of planning that went into this shot. After thoroughly searching Google Earth and a scouting trip in June, I chose Laramie Peak as my solar eclipse viewing location. The 10,000+ foot mountain provided a nearly 360° view and would put me above much of the smoke and haze in the lower atmosphere."

"The surrounding forest was very crowded (as expected) but I found a campsite reasonably close to the trailhead. After hitting the trail at sunrise I made it to the top shortly before 9AM and setup my gear. The true summit is littered with towers and communication equipment, so instead I pointed my camera at this subpeak to the south. The weather was perfect and the thick smoke from Montana wildfires that I was worried about stayed to the north. At 10:23 the partial eclipse began, visible only through a solar filter. Anticipation started to build as more of the sun became blocked out. After over 50% of the sun was covered the light became slightly dimmer but it was only noticeable if you've been watching the whole time. The temperature dropped by over 20°F and jackets came out. At 90% the sky became a dark blue and the landscape took on a smoky appearance. At this point the light began to change by the second. The moon moves from west to east, and the shadow approaches at 1700mph from that direction. At 11:45 the last piece of sun disappeared. Some of my favorite effects of totality were the parts I couldn't capture. Cirrus clouds in the west glowed orange like at sunset. It was similar to twilight but instead of the glow appearing in only one direction, it encircled the entire horizon. Venus came out first, then the other planets and brighter stars. It's a very strange feeling looking at the sun in what's normally the brightest part of the day and instead seeing a black hole. The ~100 people around me marveled at one of the most beautiful spectacles in nature. But just like that it was all over. The full disc of the sun returned at 1:11PM."

Credit: Kevin Palmer
Kevin's website: www.kevin-palmer.com
Location: Laramie Peak, Wyoming, United States
Image Date: August 21, 2017

Technical details:
I wanted my camera with the wide angle lens to shoot automatically so I wouldn't have to worry about it while I controlled a 2nd camera with a telephoto lens. Because of the altitude of the sun, this didn't leave a lot of room for a foreground even with a 14mm lens. From calculating lens field of view, time lapse intervals, exposure, and the exact timing of the eclipse, there was a lot of math involved. The path is only 70 miles wide, and Laramie Peak is located 25 miles south of the centerline. This meant totality here was about 32% shorter than the maximum, lasting only 101 seconds. But the view of the landscape below was worth it.

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Solar Eclipse over Spain

Diego: "The August 21st, 2017 eclipse was also visible from northern Spain, but only as a shallow partial eclipse starting around 25 minutes before sunset."

Credit: Diego González
Location: Asturias, Spain
Image Date: August 21, 2017

Technical details:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 camera and 1/250 second exposures

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The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Here’s how I safely captured photos of the 2017 solar eclipse

Watching the great solar eclipse of 2017 was a rewarding experience for many. Here's how I safely captured my photos of the 2017 solar eclipse.
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