Total Eclipse of the Moon

petermcleland · Post by **petermcleland** » 04 Mar 2007, 14:28

I enjoyed watching it but took no pics...I particularly liked the fact that the eclipse occurred just below the constellation Leo and just to the right of that was the planet Saturn. This was all most visible when the eclipse was total and the whole Moon a lovely coppery colour...Spectacular and unforgetable

jonesey2k · Post by **jonesey2k** » 04 Mar 2007, 14:44

Was quite fun to watch, I quite liked that after it became dark you could see the shape better. Tried a few pics with my D50 but mostly viewed it through a telescope. An Easy scarebus flew right across during the eclipse but thanks to my crappy tripod it didint turn out well.

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 04 Mar 2007, 15:09

I have a photo of the Solar Eclipse in 1999. I went down to Newquay, Cornwall to see it. Something that I will never forget.

Post by **Garry Russell** » 04 Mar 2007, 15:13

Hi Eddie..sort of eiree wasn't it

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 04 Mar 2007, 15:17

Garry Russell wrote:Hi Eddie..sort of eiree wasn't it

Garry

Hi Garry,

It definatley was mate. I looked around and everyone on the campsite stopped talking and looked totally confused. It was only totally dark for about 45 seconds but that was enough to freak most people out.

jab · Post by **jab** » 04 Mar 2007, 16:31

petermcleland wrote:just to the right of that was the planet Saturn.

Oh what wish I knew Saturn was there it's my favorite planet :huf:

James

Post by **Garry Russell** » 04 Mar 2007, 16:33

Hi James

No worries

Saturn will be there for a while yet so next time there is a clear night take a look. :dance:

Even binoculars should let you see the rings if you can hold them steady enough.

It is a lovely sight.

Garry

jab · Post by **jab** » 04 Mar 2007, 17:43

Garry Russell wrote: James

Saturn will be there for a while yet so next time there is a clear night take a look. :dance:

Garry

Ok Garry will do but where abouts in the sky

James

Post by **Garry Russell** » 04 Mar 2007, 17:53

Hi James

It was near to the handle of Orion a few weeks ago.......that's the one that looks a little like a "7".

It will have moved a bit but it is one of the brighter stars so won't be too hard to find.

Try and get away from city light pollution.

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 04 Mar 2007, 18:48

Hi Jab,

You may find this link helpful mate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/mysp ... ndex.shtml

ATB