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Solar Eclipse Progression from Silver Spring, MD, JDJ

Solar Eclipse Progression from Silver Spring, MD

Solar Eclipse Progression from Silver Spring, MD, JDJ

Solar Eclipse Progression from Silver Spring, MD

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This composite image was made from a series of 5 images taking during the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. The first image was taken prior to first contact at approximately 1:00 pm. The second image was taken after first contact occurred at 1:17 pm. The last image was taken shortly the peak partial eclipse at 2:42 pm at which point the moon covered 81% of the sun at our location. Images were made with a Nikon D750 through a Celestron 8 inch SCT outfitted with a homemade white light solar filter using Baader AstroSolar Film.

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Solar Eclipse Progression from Silver Spring, MD, JDJ

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