Total Lunar Eclipse 2007
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Total Lunar Eclipse 2007 |
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This eclipse was nearly a total disaster. Thin clouds and light snowfall made observation almost impossible.
Only a few brief glimpses of the partially eclipsed moon was visible, the view softened by clouds and snow in the air.
During totality, the moon disappeared completely behind the clouds. However, some of the brightest stars (mag 2 and brighter) became visible as soft faint dots as the sky became dark.
The following pictures were taken at the best moments, during the partial phase before totality.
Location: Mjølfjell, Norway.
March 03, 2007, 22:43 UT+1
Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Telescope: William Optics ZS 80 II ED, Primary focus.
3.2 sec at f 6.8, 400ISO.
March 03, 2007, 22:44 UT+1
Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Telescope: William Optics ZS 80 II ED, Primary focus.
2.5 sec at f 6.8, 400ISO.
March 03, 2007, 23:30 UT+1
(still 13 minutes before totality - this was my last glimpse of the moon during this eclipse)
Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Telescope: William Optics ZS 80 II ED, Primary focus.
30 sec at f 6.8, 400ISO.
© 2007 Odd Høydalsvik
