Here are some photos taken during the March 9, 2016 solar eclipse which was viewed from the Philippines as a partial eclipse. The observation was conducted at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in UP Diliman, QC.
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© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)
Specialized shades for viewing the Sun during solar eclipses. Without proper filters, looking directly at the Sun will result to permanent eye damage.
I have just finished making a couple of solar shades for the upcoming solar eclipse on March 9, 2016. To learn more about the specialized safety filter I used in this solar shade and what other low-cost alternative can be used, click here.
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Solar Eclipse on March 9, 2016
Solar Eclipse Observation featured on GMA 7 (May 21, 2012)
Solar Filter
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© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)
Images of the active region (AR) 2192 sunspot group on October 26, 2014, taken using a Sky-Watcher 4-in f/9 refractor fitted with a Baader Neutral Density (ND) 5.0 solar filter.
Image of the active region (AR) 2192 sunspot group on October 26, 2014. This image was taken using a 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. Quezon City, Philippines. Photo Credit: Anthony Urbano
Image of the active region (AR) 2192 sunspot group on October 26, 2014. This image was taken using a Sky-Watcher 4-in f/9 refractor fitted with a Baader Neutral Density (ND) 5.0 solar filter, Kenko NES mount, Philips SPC900NC/00 web camera, UV-IR filter. Quezon City, Philippines. Photo Credit: Anthony Urbano
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© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)
Observing the sun requires a special type of protective filter called a solar filter. Such filters work by passing sunlight through specialized layer of metal, placed in between layers of glass or plastic film. Solar filters block more than 99.99% of sunlight, and must be placed on top of the telescope’s objective (on the main aperture of the telescope) to reduce the sunlight’s intensity before it gets focused by the telescope. Without a solar filter, sunlight’s intensity will be high enough to cause loss of vision and damage to equipment.
Observing and imaging the sun require a solar filter
To learn how to construct a mounting frame (also called a filter cell) for a solar filter, which will help protect the delicate film and allow safe viewing (and imaging) of the sun, click here.
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© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)
This interview with GMA 7 regarding the May 21, 2012 Partial Solar Eclipse was aired on May 21, 2012 on national television.
Related links:
Lunar Eclipse Observation featured on TV 5 (October 8, 2014)
Solar Eclipse Photo featured on PTV 4 (January 24, 2013)
Lunar Eclipse Photo featured on PTV 4 (January 23, 2013)
Solar Eclipse Observation featured on GMA 7 (May 21, 2012)
Lunar Eclipse Observation featured on ABS-CBN (June 16, 2011)
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© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)
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.
Related links:
Lunar Eclipse Observation featured on TV 5 (October 8, 2014)
Solar Eclipse Photo featured on PTV 4 (January 24, 2013)
Lunar Eclipse Photo featured on PTV 4 (January 23, 2013)
Solar Eclipse Observation featured on GMA 7 (May 21, 2012)
Lunar Eclipse Observation featured on ABS-CBN (June 16, 2011)
Science Education Associate, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Click on the photo to view full profile.
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Solar Eclipse March 9, 2016. Click on the photo for details.
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