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 (Andy)]

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 (Dave)]

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]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

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

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

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Greg.

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

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!