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April 8, 2024 - Total Eclipse from Texas (through the clouds), Craig Young

April 8, 2024 - Total Eclipse from Texas (through the clouds)

April 8, 2024 - Total Eclipse from Texas (through the clouds), Craig Young

April 8, 2024 - Total Eclipse from Texas (through the clouds)

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Baily's Beads is named after British astronomer Francis Baily, who discovered the eclipse phenomenon. This effect looks like beads of light poking out from around the Moon's shadow. It happens because the Moon's rugged terrain allows sunlight to pass through before totality. Eventually, the beads disappear and become one bright spot of sunlight resembling a giant diamond in the sky, with the Sun's atmosphere forming the ring's band. Seeing the Diamond Ring is a sign that totality is almost there.

SVBony SV503 80ED Refractor
ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Camera
ZWO AM5 mount
ZWO ASIAIR plus controller

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April 8, 2024 - Total Eclipse from Texas (through the clouds), Craig Young