Science Lunar Eclipse Tonight - Page 3

**alnorth** · 04-14-2014, 12:14 PM

For those who may not be aware, this is just a quick heads-up that we're going to have an eclipse tonight. The good news is that we'll be able to see the entire eclipse from the KC area and the forecast tonight is mostly clear.

The bad news is that its going to happen pretty late at night (CDT) from about 2 am to about 3:30 am, with the greatest eclipse happening at about 2:45 am. So, if for some reason you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night tonight, it might be worth looking out the window.

**alnorth** · 04-15-2014, 04:07 AM

Just looked through the whole eclipse archive from now through 2100. There will not be a "near-perfect" lunar eclipse visible from the midwest in that entire time period. (this one is actually one of the best ones we will ever see!)

I guess if I want to see one, I'd have to plan on travelling for the June 2029 near-perfect eclipse.

edit: wait a second, never mind, we'll actually be able to see that one in 2029! (weather permitting) It will just be low in the horizon.

Jimmya · 04-15-2014, 04:34 AM

I hope to be around in 2029.

**mlyonsd** · 04-15-2014, 06:48 AM

Nice pics guys. Wife and I got up and went outside. It was quite impressive.

**Dave Lane** · 04-15-2014, 09:05 AM

I got about 1500 pics there are some fantastic ones. The clouds kinda helped even before the eclipse. Can't wait to get back and download them.

**Dave Lane** · 04-15-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by unlurking

Couldn't get the greatest focus, but this is pretty good for me. Looking forward to Dave's pics.

Getting Mars in was tough. Beautiful sight, but I couldn't really capture well

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Very nice!!!

**bevischief** · 04-15-2014, 09:17 AM

I was up and saw this.

unlurking · 04-15-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Very nice!!!

Thanks!

Really looking forward to seeing yours. Was completely clear here, but way too much light pollution. Didn't think to apply for a permit as I didn't realize all the state/county/city parks around here closed an hour after sunset.

thabear04 · 04-15-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by unlurking

That was fun. First time playing with the new camera and a 300mm. Unfortunately I now need to upgrade Photoshop.

Anyway, see if this works. No editing, just crop. Kinda grainy.

Those are some great pictures.

unlurking · 04-15-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thabear04

Those are some great pictures.

Thanks. Better than I'd expected.

I'll admit I sorta feel like I cheated. Used a tablet with live view to control the camera and minimize the spine contortions of bending down to look up. Saved me so much time and effort. I was able to try so many different configurations at the push of a button that I felt like I was brute forcing the pictures.

**Dave Lane** · 04-15-2014, 06:13 PM

Low res and just got it out of camera but not too bad.

**Dave Lane** · 04-15-2014, 10:42 PM

Second shot...

ThaVirus · 04-15-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Low res and just got it out of camera but not too bad.

Looks like a painting.

Good work.

Silock · 04-15-2014, 11:00 PM

This is the best I could do with a 200mm kit lens in the middle of the city.

**Dave Lane** · 04-16-2014, 12:31 AM

Hey not bad at all Silock!

Silock · 04-16-2014, 01:25 AM

Thanks, Dave.

Maybe when I have a 300mm in October, I'll get a better shot. Might help to not try and shoot it over my roof next to a hospital, too lol

I need to find a field out in the middle of nowhere.

04-14-2014, 12:14 PM
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Lunar Eclipse Tonight For those who may not be aware, this is just a quick heads-up that we're going to have an eclipse tonight. The good news is that we'll be able to see the entire eclipse from the KC area and the forecast tonight is mostly clear. The bad news is that its going to happen pretty late at night (CDT) from about 2 am to about 3:30 am, with the greatest eclipse happening at about 2:45 am. So, if for some reason you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night tonight, it might be worth looking out the window.
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04-15-2014, 04:07 AM	#31
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Just looked through the whole eclipse archive from now through 2100. There will not be a "near-perfect" lunar eclipse visible from the midwest in that entire time period. (this one is actually one of the best ones we will ever see!) I guess if I want to see one, I'd have to plan on travelling for the June 2029 near-perfect eclipse. edit: wait a second, never mind, we'll actually be able to see that one in 2029! (weather permitting) It will just be low in the horizon. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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04-15-2014, 04:34 AM	#32
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04-15-2014, 06:48 AM	#33
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-2226238	Nice pics guys. Wife and I got up and went outside. It was quite impressive.
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04-15-2014, 09:05 AM	#34
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	I got about 1500 pics there are some fantastic ones. The clouds kinda helped even before the eclipse. Can't wait to get back and download them. __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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04-15-2014, 09:17 AM	#36
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $7729352 VARSITY	I was up and saw this.
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04-15-2014, 06:13 PM	#40
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	Low res and just got it out of camera but not too bad. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more. Last edited by Dave Lane; 04-15-2014 at 06:23 PM..
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04-15-2014, 10:42 PM	#41
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	Second shot... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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04-15-2014, 11:00 PM	#43
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	This is the best I could do with a 200mm kit lens in the middle of the city.
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04-16-2014, 12:31 AM	#44
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	Hey not bad at all Silock! __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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04-16-2014, 01:25 AM	#45
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Thanks, Dave. Maybe when I have a 300mm in October, I'll get a better shot. Might help to not try and shoot it over my roof next to a hospital, too lol I need to find a field out in the middle of nowhere.
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