Solar corona images of Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 - Westport, New York

            This composite image captures the ethereal beauty of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, through a series of meticulously planned exposures. The photos were taken using a Canon Ra camera, renowned for its astro-imaging capabilities, paired with an EF200mm f/2.8L II USM lens and a 2x III extender, enhancing the camera’s ability to capture the fine details of the solar corona. To accommodate the wide dynamic range of the corona's light, nine different shutter speeds were utilized: 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, and 1/4 seconds, all at ISO 200.

Mounted on an iOptron SkyTracker, the setup ensured that each exposure was free from the blur that could be caused by the Earth’s rotation, providing a clear and steady view of the eclipse as it progressed. The use of a SET'n'C (Solar Eclipse Timer and Controller) allowed for precise control over the timing and execution of each exposure, crucial for capturing the fleeting moments of the eclipse with accuracy.

The final composite showcases the solar corona in unprecedented detail, from the bright light surrounding the sun to the outermost wisps of plasma stretching into space. The range of exposures reveals the corona’s complexity and the subtle nuances of its structure, creating a stunning visual representation of this awe-inspiring celestial event. This image stands as a vivid reminder of the eclipse’s grandeur, preserving the moment with clarity and detail that convey the majesty of the cosmos.

Taken in: United States / New York / Westport (show map)

Taken on: April 8, 2024

Tags:

Solar Eclipse

totaleclipse2024

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 April 8

Sun

Moon

Solar Corona

Corona

Eclipse

Westport

New York

Solar Eclipse Timer and Controller

SET'n'C

Canon

Sky

totality

iOptron SkyTracker Astrophotography

astro « less

Sets appears in: • Total Solar Eclipse 2024 April 8 • New York State Astrophotography more » • Canon Ra • iOptron SkyTracker • Sun Astrophotography • Astrophoto Canon EF 16-35mm f 2.8L II USM « less

Groups appears in: • Astrophotography - Astronomy - Astrophysics • Space Exploration more » • Sky • Upstate New York (location required) • Magic Moments • Eclipses • Lake Champlain • Astronomy • National Geographic Wannabes • Nature Photography • Darkness and Light • Awesome Nature • *amazing nature* • Astro Art • SPACE LOVERS • Astronomia • Solar Astrophotography • Amateur Astronomy • Our Sky • Road Trip USA (and Canada too) • New York Photography • Astro-Photography and Similars • Astronomy, Stars, Planets and Space • Absolut Sky • PhotoPlus Magazine • Astronomy For Beginners • Art of Nature • ASTROPHOTO • The Universe • Official National Geographic Group • Astronomy for all • Eclipses of Sun • *sensational sky...looking up!* • National Geographic | World Wide • Canon 200mm ƒ/2.8 L • Solar Eclipse ------ ASTROPHILE&METEOROLOGY • Solar Eclipse GLobal • Astronomy.FM • Eclipse Chasers • Sky glory • National Geographic Society • Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens • Digital SLR Photography Magazine • Astronomy Photos • Astronomers Talk • Astrofotografia / Astrophotography • BBC Sky at Night and Stargazing Live • moon and sky photographs • Universe Today • Backyard Astrophotography • Astronomy and Space Science - For Explorers of All Ages • Beautiful Skies of the World • APOD Submissions • Astro Space • Amateur Astro-Photography • TOURISM magazine • iOptron Skytracker Users • Magic of Photography • Astrophotography - The Solar System and Beyond • Amateur Photographer Magazine • PhotographingSpace.com • Solar Eclipse 2024 North America • Dark Sky Travels Magazine • Canon R • Canon EOS R User Group • The Art of Astrophotography • Astro Imaging • EXPLORE==MADE IN AMERICA « less

Camera: Canon EOS Ra, f/8.0, 0.5 sec, 400mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS Ra
Lens:	EF200mm f/2.8L II USM +2x III
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.5
Focal Length:	400mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
Show full info

Stats: 1,992 views / 22 comments

go back

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: