Astronomy Calgary
Total Solar Eclipse in the South Pacific, July 21, 2009
July 21, 2009 total solar eclipse near third contact as shadow leaves the horizon, giving the horizon an orange glow. The far edge of the shadow is about to reach the Sun as the shadow comes toward us, ending totality. Taken from Northern Cook Islands, at sea on m/s Paul Gauguin. Using 20Da and 28-105mm lens at 60mm at f/5 and ISO100. Mercury, blurred by ship's motion, at top. Photo by Alan Dyer © 2009.
Total Solar Eclipse in the South Pacific, July 21, 2009
July 21, 2009 total solar eclipse near third contact as shadow leaves the horizon, giving the horizon an orange glow. The far edge of the shadow is about to reach the Sun as the shadow comes toward us, ending totality. Taken from Northern Cook Islands, at sea on m/s Paul Gauguin. Using 20Da and 28-105mm lens at 60mm at f/5 and ISO100. Mercury, blurred by ship's motion, at top. Photo by Alan Dyer © 2009.