P3D Re: Photographing the Eclipse

[Thom Gillam <ThomGillam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Our esteemed Mr. Starosta writes:

> it may be more interesting to watch a total eclipse near the edge
> of the path of totality.  Totality may not last quite as long, but various
> "edge effects" make for a more interesting observing experience.
>

Apparantly, Boris, you've never stood in the moon's shadow (or stood in same so
many times as to be jaded regarding the magic of totality)!  Until you've
actually witnessed it, no one can adequately describe the experience, except to
say that you have to experience it for yourself.  The edge effects are a
wonderful part of it, but there is *totatity*, and then there is everything
else.  See:

http://www.user1.netcarrier.com/~thomgill/

Be patient.  My scans are large (too large, I know.  I will eventually reduce
them for web publication).

Thom



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