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Re: [OM] pics of eclipse

Subject: Re: [OM] pics of eclipse
From: "Michael Virsinger" <mikev@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2000 13:57:43 -0500
BTW, the welder's glass is # 14. I'm not sure of the optical quality for
photographs, though.

Mike V.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Virsinger" <mikev@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] pics of eclipse


> Mike,
>
> The first and most important thing to remember is that this is a partial
> solar eclipse and at no time is the sun fully covered. That means you MUST
> use some sort of solar filter (such as Baader film) to protect your eyes
and
> equipment. If you do not have any sort of filter material, the only other
> way is to use pinhole projection, but I don't believe that is what you are
> looking for.
>
> Solar filters come in aluminized Mylar and coated glass versions. There is
> no acceptable substitute for the proper material - remember your eyes are
at
> risk here. The only exception is welder's glass but I'm not sure as to the
> specific type.
>
> As for film, fine grain is desirable so 100 or 400 should be fine. You can
> get an exposure calculator at Michael Covington's website:
> http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/astro/astrosoft.html . You can find
more
> detailed information on some of the astrophotography newsgroups. Just
search
> around, you'll find lots of information.
>
> Goo luck and USE A FILTER!!! (just making sure)
>
> Merry Christmas to everyone on the list!!
>
> Mike V.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike L." <milar@xxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "Audie Chason" <audie@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 1:30 PM
> Subject: [OM] pics of eclipse
>
>
> > I'd like to take some shots of tomorrows
> > solar eclipse.  Having never done so
> > any recommendations as to film, techniques
> > etc would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
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