Venus Transit 2004, 2012, Partial Lunar Eclipse 2012

[gregbradley]

I imaged the partial lunar eclipse on Monday night and managed to get a Venus Transit in between clouds today. Thanks very much to Dave (naskies) for his sending me some Baader solar film otherwise I would not have been able to take the transit today:


http://upload.pbase.com/image/143836751 Venus Transit 6 June 2012

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/143740112 Venus Transit 2004

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/143836791/large Partial Lunar Eclipse

Greg.

[Paul Haese]

Well done Greg. I really like the 2004 transit shot and the lunar eclipse. Pity you had cloud.

[andyc]

That 2004 shot is magnificent! I was chatting to someone today at the ASV event in Melbourne about people capturing planes / helicopters in front of the Sun with the transit, but they'll do well to match yours.

[naskies]

No worries. Too bad about the clouds, but I'm glad that you had the chance to get a shot.

I had a near-miss with a helicopter flying past within 2 degrees of the transit today. So exciting and frustrating at the same time.

[gregbradley]

Thanks Paul. Conditions were good for the 2004 transit and I imaged all afternoon. The jet flying in near the end was a bonus.




I was in the right place at the right time and ready. Lucky coincidence.



Cheers David. I wouldn't've gotten anything if it weren't for your generosity. Thanks again.

Greg.

[seeker372011]

That 2004 shot is simply awesome..how come it didn't make the Sydney morning herald?or did it and I simply dont remember?

Edit
Just checked that lunar eclipse shot..that's a stunner too!