Hi,

Despite total overcast all morning and a sudden southerly gale which moved the clouds on, minutes before the eclipse started the clouds parted. I was able to shoot the whole event (81 frames) with only a few blanks late towards the end.

Seen from Tasmania is was an 18% partial, enough to make it worthwhile taking shots a 2-minute intervals (automated with the Nikon D300) I just had to sit and watch that everything kept tracking OK.

Much too windy to open the main dome, so I had to set the little EQ6 up on the patio, which afforded a good view and serious protection from the gale & rain showers.

EQ6 Mount, WO Megrez 90 APO, Nikon D300, Aluminised Glass solar filter (my own from 1966)

The local newspaper rang and asked if I would let them have some pics, which I did and they made a nice colour spread across the page. I sent them 14 images the choose a selection, plus a telescope shot. All good PR for astronomy, it raises public awareness and interest.

Link to more images: http://picasaweb.google.com/AstroTas...larEclipse7208

Clear skies...
Shevill

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Shevill Mathers, Southern Cross Observatory - Tasmania 42 South.
Hon. Associate School of Maths & Physics
University of Tasmania
http://www.astrotasmania.com-a.googlepages.com/home

Hi Shevill, Simply amazing! beautiful photos very nice series of photos. I'm glad you was sucessful and the local media published your photos, Congrats and clear skies

Hi Shevill, great job! thanks for sharing clear skies to you Paul

Wonderful series of shots despite the gale and congrats on the good PR. Still a very quiet sun I see.

Kind regards
Matt