Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery 2

Totality at 32,000 feet!
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The partial phases of the eclipse last over one hour and climax with the onset of totality. The Total Solar Eclipse of 1990 July 20 was photographed from aboard a DC-9 aircraft at 32,000 feet above Joensu, Finland.

Total Solar Eclipse of 1990 July 20 (Joensu, FINLAND)
Nikon FE, 28mm f/5.6
Photo ©1990 by Fred Espenak

Photographing the Eclipse
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The partial phases of the eclipse last over one hour and climax with the onset of totality. Fred Espenak photographs some of the partial phases as he verifies that all equipment is functioning perfecly and ready for the all important total phase on 1991 July 11.

For more photos, see: 1991 Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery

Total Solar Eclipse of 1991 July 11 (San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MEXICO)
Nikon FE
Photo ©1991 by Fred Espenak

Diamond Ring
at 2nd Contact
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Seconds before totality begins, the corona appears during the diamond ring effect. Brilliant, ruby-red prominences shine with laser-like intensity. Computer processing was used to show the corona's visual appearance in the darkening blue sky. Custom Print Available

For more photos, see: 1991 Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery

Total Solar Eclipse of 1991 July 11 (San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MEXICO)
Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11)
Photo ©1991 by Fred Espenak

Baily's Beads Sequence
at 2nd Contact
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The appearance of Baily's beads presages the start of totality. This rapid sequence of five images shows the Sun's crescent breaking up into a series of beads which quickly vanish against a background of spectacular prominences and the chromosphere. Custom Print Available

For more photos, see: 1991 Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery

Total Solar Eclipse of 1991 July 11 (San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MEXICO)
Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11), 1/125 second on Kodachrome 64
Photo ©1991 by Fred Espenak

Outer Corona
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A long two second exposure captures faint details in the outer corona at the expense of the inner corona which is completely overexposed. This is a typical example of conventional photography which does not have the dynamic range to correctly expose both the bright inner corona and the much fainter outer corona simultaneously. To accomplish this feat, digital processing is needed (see Grand Corona photo below).

For more photos, see: 1991 Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery

Total Solar Eclipse of 1991 July 11 (San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MEXICO)
Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11), 2 seconds on Kodachrome 64
Photo ©1991 by Fred Espenak

Grand Corona
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Fourteen separate color slides shot with two different lenses were computer processed and combined to create an image which captures the visual appearance of the corona as closly as possible. Custom Print Available

For more photos, see: 1991 Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery

Total Solar Eclipse of 1991 July 11 (San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MEXICO)
1) Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11)
2) Nikon FE, Tamron SP500 (500mm f/8 lens)
Photo ©1991 by Fred Espenak

Mosaic of 1994 Annular Eclipse
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The annular eclipse of 1994 May 10 was widely visible along a path stretching from Texas to Ohio and eastward through New England.Adobe PhotoShop was used to create a composite showing the various stages of this annular eclipse. The original images taken at 5 minute intervals with a 105mm AstroPhysics refractor and a TeleVue Big Barlow. The effective focal length was approximately 1800mm. The photos were made from Chrissy, Ohio, just west of Toledo.

Annular Solar Eclipse of 1994 May 10 (Chrissy, OH)
Nikon FE, AstroPhysics 105mm f/6 refractor with 2x extender and Solar Filter
Photo ©1994 by Fred Espenak

Animation of
1994 Annular Eclipse
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The annular eclipse of 1994 May 10 was widely visible along a path stretching from Texas to Ohio and eastward through New England.Adobe ImageReady was used to animate the images in the previous mosaic.

Annular Solar Eclipse of 1994 May 10 (Chrissy, OH)
Nikon FE, AstroPhysics 105mm f/6 refractor with 2x extender and Solar Filter
Photo ©1994 by Fred Espenak

Self Portrait
1994 Total Eclipse
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Fred Espenak is silhouetted against the eerie twilight sky of the 1994 eclipse as he adjusts his cameras and telescope.

Total Solar Eclipse of 1994 Nov 03 (La Lava, BOLIVIA)
Nikon 8008, 16mm Nikkor Fisheye, f/5.6 auto
©1994 Photo by Fred Espenak and Ken Bertin

1994 Solar Corona
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A long 1/2 second exposure captures faint details in the outer corona at the expense of the inner corona which is completely overexposed. This is a typical example of conventional photography which does not have the dynamic range to correctly expose both the bright inner corona and the much fainter outer corona simultaneously.

Total Solar Eclipse of 1994 Nov 03 (La Lava, BOLIVIA)
Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11), 1/2 second on Ektachrome 100
©1994 Photo by Fred Espenak

1994 Partial Phases Sequence
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A multiple exposure captures both totality and horizon along with the partial phases every five minutes throughout the eclipse.The planet Venus appears as a bright star to the right.

Total Solar Eclipse of 1994 Nov 03 (La Lava, BOLIVIA)
Nikon FE, Nikkor 50mm f/5.6, Ektachrome 100
©1994 Photo by Fred Espenak

1994 Partial Phases Sequence
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Adobe PhotoShop was used to create a composite showing the various stages of this total eclipse. The original images taken at 5 minute intervals with a Celestron 90 Maksutov telescope (f.l.= 1000mm).

Total Solar Eclipse of 1994 Nov 03 (La Lava, BOLIVIA)
Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11), Ektachrome 100
©1994 Photo by Fred Espenak

Animation of
1994 Total Eclipse
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The total eclipse of 1994 Nov 03 was widely visible along a path stretching across South America including Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil.Adobe ImageReady was used to animate the images in the previous mosaic.

Annular Solar Eclipse of 1994 Nov 03 (La Lava, BOLIVIA)
Nikon FE, Celestron C90 (90mm f/11), Ektachrome 100
©1994 Photo by Fred Espenak