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Image of the day 03/23/2016

    Solar Eclipse Diamond Ring 3-9-16, Tom Robbe

    Solar Eclipse Diamond Ring 3-9-16

    Image of the day 03/23/2016

      Solar Eclipse Diamond Ring 3-9-16, Tom Robbe

      Solar Eclipse Diamond Ring 3-9-16

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      This image was taken on 3-9-16 aboard Holland America's Volendam in the Makasar Straight in Indonesia. I used a Canon Powershot SX40 HS "Superzoom" camera. Its essentially a point and shoot with a permanent extended zoom lens. I chose not to carry a small telescope to use with my DSLR because I guessed it would be useless on board ship. I figured I would need a hand holdable option, and as I don't have a telephoto lens appropriate for solar photography anywhere close to the 840mm equivalency of the SX40, I chose this lightweight option. Turns out the morning of the Eclipse was quite calm, and I ended up using a light tripod with the SX40 after all. In hindsight I could have used a small refractor with my DSLR on a heavier tripod as others on board did. Unfortunately, the SX40 cannot shoot in RAW, and doesn't have all the settings capabilities of a DSLR, but I feel it did alright for what it is. ISO 100, f/8 1/1600 sec.

      This was my second Total Solar Eclipse, and I did take time away from the camera to seize the moment. Which I highly recommend as Totality happens so fast, and is unlike any other astronomical experience. Not to be missed ! I am already planning for the "Great American Total Eclipse" on August 21, 2017.

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