Active Region (AR) 1602 (center left) and AR 1599 (lower right) sunspot groups taken using a 4-in f/9 refractor, neutral density (ND) 3.0 Baader solar filter, and a Canon 450D DSLR camera. 1/4000 sec exposure, ISO 100, November 3, 2012, Camarines Norte, Philippines. Photo Credit: Anthony Urbano
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This interview with GMA 7 regarding the May 21, 2012 Partial Solar Eclipse was aired on May 21, 2012 on national television.
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Partial Eclipse at sunrise (5:52 am local time) taken from Quezon City, Philippines. Sky-Watcher 4-in f/9 refractor, Baader 5.0 ND solar filter, Kenko NES mount, Canon 450D DSLR, 6/10 sec exp, IS0 1600. Photo Credit: Anthony Urbano. For more images of the May 21, 2012 solar eclipse, click here.
Earlier today I organized a solar observation with the University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (May 13, 2012) in preparation for the upcoming May 21, 2012 annular solar eclipse and the most awaited June 6, 2102 Venus transit.
Solar Observation with the UP Astronomical Society (May13,2012)
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#14 and # 13 are the only shades of welding glass considered safe for viewing the Sun
Got myself a #14 welder’s goggles :) I think I am all set for the upcoming eclipse and Venus transit. This one costs 99 Php (approx 2 USD) at a local hardware store. You may also take pictures of the transit by mounting this filter in front of the lens of your camera. Note that #14 is the only shade of welder’s glass considered safe for viewing the Sun (as per NASA safety precaution).
Updates and real-time photos of the Venus transit will be posted on this page. Clear skies!
Image of the active region (AR) 1450 sunspot group on April 6, 2012. Sky-Watcher 4-in f/9 refractor fitted with a Baader Neutral Density (ND) 5.0 solar filter, Kenko NES mount, Canon 450D DSLR,1/4000 sec exp, IS0 200. Camarines Norte, Philippines. Photo Credit: Anthony Urbano
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