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The images were taken using a 300mm lens using an ND5 BAADER filter. This gives a 10^5 reduction in light intensity, the ND stands for Neutral Density which theoretically should pass all
wavelengths of light equally. However, when printed the images have a purplish hue and so the images were converted to greyscale and then colourised to produce a more natural yellow tone.
Though not noticeable on the thumbnail images shown below there was a large group of sunspots on the solar surface. This can be seen in the first few larger images before the group of spots was hidden by the lunar surface. NOTE: During the partial phases it is not safe to view the eclipse whatsoever without the use of protective filters. Click for DETAILS of how the images on this site and that for the 1999 eclipse were created. Click on the thumbnail images to show larger versions. |
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