Lunar Eclipse (in progress)
Photographed by Fred Lusk on October 27, 2004
From California State University, Fresno
Description:
This photo was taken a few minutes before contact U2, which means it's about 7:20 p.m. This lunar eclipse had a very pretty, deep copper cast to it. IIRC, this was due to a large volcanic eruption a few months before that had shot a lot of ash into the upper atmosphere.
Imaging Camera:
Olympus OM-4T (35 mm SLR)
Imaging Scope/Lens:
Celestron C5+ SCT (1250 mm FL, f/10)
Mount/Tripod:
Celestron C5+ single fork arm with integrated wedge
Guide Scope/Camera:
None
Exposure Details:
Film: Kodak EliteChrome 200. Exposure data is missing, but this was probably around 15 to 30 seconds. Slides were scanned by Boot's Camera.
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