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solar eclipse

Last post 03-18-2008 1:44 PM by Terry Kucera. 1 replies.
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  • 03-18-2008 8:38 AM

    solar eclipse

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    Tiffany W (LM)

     

    When was the last total eclipse any of you seen in person, where, and could you share a picture? thanks

     

     

  • 03-18-2008 1:44 PM In reply to

    • Terry Kucera
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    Re: solar eclipse

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    Hi Tiffany,

    The last total eclipse I saw was in 1998. I was in Curaçao. I did not take any pictures myself - I just enjoyed watching it.

    I am attaching one below which was taken of that eclipse by Fred Espenak. I think this image is actually constructed from a number of images taken with different exposures. That way it is closer to what the human eye actually sees. It really was at least this beautiful.

    I am having some trouble attaching the picture, so here is a link:

    http://www.mreclipse.com/SEreports/TSE1998reports/image/98TSEspenak1.jpg

    Cheers, Terry
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