Scope Diagram Astrocamera.Net - Astrophotography by Dave Kodama

Total Solar Eclipse (3/29/2006)


Our position was ~80km south of Jalu, Libya at a camp set up specifically for the eclipse event. The duration of totality was a little more than 4 minutes. Sky conditions were very good - no clouds and little wind and dust. Prior to the eclipse Venus was clearly visible and shadow bands were visible on the desert sand. A temperature drop from 92°F to 70°F was noted.

 
 
 
Second Contact
Mid-Totality Corona
Coronal Streamers
(Composite)
Third Contact

 
Eclipse video on Google Video
Calculated Sun/Moon Positions
 
 
Eclipse Video
Shadow Effects
Calculated
Sun/Moon Positions