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Observing 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Viewed April 8th, 2024 from Mazatlan, Mexico |
Near Totality-Same as Image above |
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Diamond Ring-Cropped Image with some Corona Detail |
Diamond Ring in the
clouds |
Totality-Ghost Image is projected on the clouds.
Image with narrative |
Totality in
the clouds |
Some Corona detail extracted from the shroud
of the clouds |
Inner Corona & Prominences |
Prominence Display & Bailey Beads |
Close-up-Bailey Beads |
Extreme close-up of
spear shaped Prominence |
Composite from
Planetary ZWO Camera & Sony 300mm Telephoto-Earthshine in clouds
right at 3rd Contact. |
Total Solar Eclipse | April 8th, 2024 | Planning |
2024 Eclipse Path Plannong for the Eclipse |
2024 Total Solar Eclipse-ECLIPSE DAY |
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Earthshine in the clouds-3rd Contact using Sony A7C & 300mm Telephoto at 1/4 second hand held by Joni | ||
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LEFT: Venus to the right, unusual Shadow Bands below-next to our Hotel
using Samsung Phone RIGHT: Drone imaging Eclipse/Croud? Imaged with 300mm Telephoto |
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Eclipse Day-LEFT Joni & I .. |
Eclipse Day & Sunset Later that Evening Click for more Eclipse Day scenes ... |
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the Mazatlan Night Sky | ||
The Mazatlan NIGHT Sky-more details to come - Click for larger Image with labels | ||
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The Spears Travel Group | ||
The 2024 Mazatlan, Mexico Total Solar Eclipse | ||||||||||||||
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The Mazatlan,
Mexico Experience |
Yachting in
Mazatlan |
ECLIPSE DAY |
ECLIPSE IMAGES |
Imaging Equipment more to come |
Final Excursion |
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Imaging Summarizg... Cloud cover hampered efforts to get a clear crisp image of the Cororna. But it made for a plethera of "artsy" cloudy images. This was the first time I took 2 cameras deditcated for the Eclipse. The Planetary Camera ZWO I432 & the Sony A7C & 70-300mm f/5.6 Telephoto. Only one image using it. That was taken by Joni. That image revealed a nice profile of the Corona & showed "Earthshine. From previous images of the Moon, I know the camera can deliver a lot more than was asked of it. It was light and traveled well. It will likely be taken on future excursions. However, I may upgrade to a 400mm for the image scale. It may well be enough equipment for the low in the sky Eclipse in 2026. Though the Corona was a bit of a challeng, Beads & Prominences were easily extracted through the clouds. All in all, very pleased with the results. For a while, the weather report was very iffy to say the least. |
Mazaltan, Mexico Eclipse Excursions always include an element of touring. This was our first time to Mexico. I hope it will not be the last. The warmth and hospitality of the staff and residence beyond what we could ask. Weather in the upper 70s, beach and sunset views were excellent. Nearby (walking distance) was one of the nicest, if not nicest, supermarket I have been to. Unlike other excursions, we/guest in our group were on our own to pick our activities. Aside from live firey entertainment shows and beach walks, we also zip lined. No brakes on the wheels. Now I know what it is like to land on an aircraft carrier. You know you are enjoying yourself when you wish you could stay longer. |
Special Thanks to Spears Travel |
The Coming Total Solar Eclipses |
2024 Total Solar Eclipse | Viewed April 8th, 2024 from Mazatlan, Mexico | . |
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