I wasn't optimistic for long-distance travel for an optimal shot, i.e. Mt. Wilson (45 min drive). A horizon shot of the eclipsed moon against the snow-capped San Gabriel Mtns would have been great.
I wokeup at 6:52pm, totality phase scheduled from 7:00pm - 7:50pm! Scrambled to setup equipment in front of house. Fast moving clouds, I could see the eclipsed moon visually. Photography would not be optimal, possible clear shots in breaks thru clouds.
3 cameras were setup:
1) 5" f8 APO (Astrophysics) on G11 mount
Canon 20D @prime-focus
2) tripod w/Sony Digital8 video-camera
3) tripod w/Canon 350D
5" f8 shots:
7:38pm, totality [ 5" f8 APO, 1" ASA 1600 ]
7:39pm, totality [ 5" f8 APO, 2" ASA 1600 ]
7:44pm, totality [ 5" f8 APO, 2" ASA 1600 ]
7:44pm [ 5" f8 APO, 1" ASA 1600 ]
8:02pm [ 5" f8 APO, 1" ASA 1600 ]
8:03pm [ 5" f8 APO, 1" ASA 1600 ]
8:15pm [ 5" f8 APO, 1/6s ASA 1600 ]
8:25pm [ 5" f8 APO, 1/6s ASA 1600 ]
8:28pm [ 5" f8 APO, 1/6s ASA 1600 ]
Canon 350D shots (wide-angle):
Equipment:
Video:
