Solar eclipse April 8 2024 Westport Country Club, NY
On April 8, 2024, from the vantage point of Westport, NY, I was privileged to witness and capture a celestial event of stunning beauty—the total solar eclipse. This moment, when the moon briefly veiled the sun, revealing its elusive corona, was immortalized through the lens of my Canon EOS Ra camera. This astrophotography-specific camera, equipped with an EF200mm f/2.8L II USM lens and a 2x III extender, allowed for a detailed and sharp focus on the sun's corona, using settings of ƒ/8.0 at 400.0 mm, a shutter speed of 1/15, and ISO 200.
The process was intricately planned and executed with precision, thanks in part to the iOptron SkyTracker mount. This sophisticated equipment tracked the eclipse's progression across the sky, countering Earth's rotation to keep the sun's corona in the frame, ensuring a crisp capture of its fleeting beauty.
Crucial to the success of this endeavor was SET'n'C (Solar Eclipse Timer and Controller), a software designed to revolutionize the way we photograph solar eclipses. SET'n'C automated the entire photography session, generating exposure tables tailored to the various phases of the eclipse. This allowed for a variety of exposures to be taken at just the right moments, ensuring that every nuance of the eclipse—from the partial phases to the mesmerizing totality—was captured with dynamic detail.
This image is a confluence of meticulous planning, technological precision, and the spontaneous beauty of the universe. Captured in Westport, NY, it serves as a powerful reminder of the awe-inspiring spectacles our cosmos holds. The photograph, a bridge between the earthly and the celestial, invites viewers to marvel at the majesty of the universe and consider our place within it. It's a testament to the beauty that awaits us when we look up and explore the sky above.
Solar eclipse April 8 2024 Westport Country Club, NY
On April 8, 2024, from the vantage point of Westport, NY, I was privileged to witness and capture a celestial event of stunning beauty—the total solar eclipse. This moment, when the moon briefly veiled the sun, revealing its elusive corona, was immortalized through the lens of my Canon EOS Ra camera. This astrophotography-specific camera, equipped with an EF200mm f/2.8L II USM lens and a 2x III extender, allowed for a detailed and sharp focus on the sun's corona, using settings of ƒ/8.0 at 400.0 mm, a shutter speed of 1/15, and ISO 200.
The process was intricately planned and executed with precision, thanks in part to the iOptron SkyTracker mount. This sophisticated equipment tracked the eclipse's progression across the sky, countering Earth's rotation to keep the sun's corona in the frame, ensuring a crisp capture of its fleeting beauty.
Crucial to the success of this endeavor was SET'n'C (Solar Eclipse Timer and Controller), a software designed to revolutionize the way we photograph solar eclipses. SET'n'C automated the entire photography session, generating exposure tables tailored to the various phases of the eclipse. This allowed for a variety of exposures to be taken at just the right moments, ensuring that every nuance of the eclipse—from the partial phases to the mesmerizing totality—was captured with dynamic detail.
This image is a confluence of meticulous planning, technological precision, and the spontaneous beauty of the universe. Captured in Westport, NY, it serves as a powerful reminder of the awe-inspiring spectacles our cosmos holds. The photograph, a bridge between the earthly and the celestial, invites viewers to marvel at the majesty of the universe and consider our place within it. It's a testament to the beauty that awaits us when we look up and explore the sky above.