Solar Eclipse from Melbourne

[pgc hunter]

Surprisingly enough it was clear this morning. I just did some eyepiece projection using an old Meade 114mm reflector and a cheapo 25mm MA eyepiece. Lot of sunspot activity to complement the event.

Unfortunately the sunspots didn't come out as sharp in the pics as they actually were.

Here's a few of the better shots of the eclipse and the very advanced setup I used :P

[Larryp]

Nice shots!

[anthony.tony]

Nice shots - Tony

[Matt Wastell]

Great set up - thanks for sharing!

[Forgey]

very cool images!

[Shark Bait]

I am glad that the nuclear winter gave way to clear skies for you. :thumbsup:

[pgc hunter]

cheers guys absolutely unreal that it was clear in Melb that early in the morning, the usual fare this year has been solid low cloud ad nauseam.

Actually during the eclipse there was low cloud hanging on the eastern horizon just under the sun, which eventually enveloped the sky well after the eclipse was over.

[originaltrilogy]

Projection looks very good. Great way to see eclipse at good scale!

[lacad01]

Good way of viewing it, nice one :thumbsup:

[danielsun]

Hey great work there Sab! Sun spots and all!:thumbsup:
Isn't it great when Melbourne weather sometimes co-operates.

[Suzy]

That's awesome Sab!