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W W!

and the Eclipse Chaser's Journal

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Latest Document Added: 7 October, 2018.
Recent: Total Solar Eclipse of 21 Aug. 2017 from Mackay, ID: Expedition Journal with Photos (171219)
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Upcoming 2024: Fujifilm X Camera (and Lens) Reviews, Tests, Comparisons
Upcoming 2024: Total Solar Eclipse of 8 April, 2024 (Images and Journal)


Eclipse Chaser

Contents:

Eclipse Articles & Papers by Jeffrey R. Charles:


Direct Links to Specific Articles and Photos at this Web Site start Here

The Eclipse Chaser's Guide to... WOW!
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Need images or information about eclipses for your planetarium, motion picture, expedition, or other project? Jeffrey R. Charles performs science consulting in regard to eclipse phenomena and instrumentation. Please direct inquiries to Jeffrey R. Charles (jcharles *at* versacorp.com) or click here for more information about total solar eclipse related science and engineering consulting.

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The Eclipse Chaser's Journal
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Need information about eclipses for your planetarium, motion picture, or other project? Jeffrey R. Charles performs science consulting in regard to eclipse phenomena and instrumentation. Please direct inquiries to Jeffrey R. Charles (jcharles *at* versacorp.com) or click here for more information about total solar eclipse related science and engineering consulting.

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Welcome to the Eclipse Movie home page alias!

Home to the 1990's eclipse novel and screenplay, Syzygy!
Future home to even more cool eclipse stuff!

EclipseMovie Contents:
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Total Solar Eclipse Photo Gallery
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Eclipse Images by Jeffrey R. Charles: The following links are for eclipse images that are a part of this web site. Images of a given subject are typically grouped in tables which include appropriate captions. A few of the images show interesting people and places encountered on each expedition. Most tables are only 460 to 650 pixels wide, so they should be viewable on most screens. Some images are also referenced in various eclipse articles at the EclipseChaser web page. Licensing inquiries for images at this site (and for higher resolution versions) may be directed to sales *at* versacorp.com

  • Total Solar Eclipses: Corona
  • Total Solar Eclipses: Sequence of Partial and Total Phases
  • Total Solar Eclipses: Sky and Horizon
  • Total Solar Eclipses: 360 Degree Panoramas
  • Total Solar Eclipses: Light Intensity Curves

  • Total Solar Eclipses: Instrumentation:

    Need information about eclipses for your planetarium, motion picture, or other project? Jeffrey R. Charles performs science consulting in regard to eclipse phenomena and instrumentation. Please direct inquiries to Jeffrey R. Charles (jcharles *at* versacorp.com) or click here for more information about total solar eclipse related science and engineering consulting.

    Links to Other Eclipse & Astronomy Sites

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    Astrophotography Photo Gallery (Under Construction)
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    Astro Images by Jeffrey R. Charles: The following links are for astronomy images that are a part of this web site. Images of a given subject are typically grouped in tables which include appropriate captions. Most tables are only 460 pixels wide, so they should be viewable on most screens. Some images are also referenced in various articles at the EclipseChaser web page. Licensing inquiries for images at this site may be directed to: sales *at* versacorp dot com.

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    Articles & Images: Astronomy, Optics, and more!
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    Airborne Astronomy & Optical Communication, Astrophotography, Comets, Model Railroading, Unusual Darkroom Techniques, Wide Angle Photography, & Other Cool Stuff


    Technical Articles & Papers by Jeffrey R. Charles:

  • Airborne Astronomy & Optical Communication:
  • Optics & Amateur Astronomy:
  • Panoramic, All-sky, and Full Sphere Imaging:
  • Model Railroading
  • Proposals
  • Historical Events:
  • Science and Religion:
  • New! Performing Arts Works
    Poems, Lyrics, and Musical Compositions.
    (Please see licensing contact info and conditions of use at www.versacorp.com web site, and, in some cases, summarized on each work.)
  • New! Product Reviews
    Reviews of products that may relate to above articles, etc.
    (Opinions or conclusions expressed are the private opinions, etc., of Jeffrey R. Charles.)
    All text and images © Copyright 1997-2017, Jeffrey R. Charles or Specified Organizations.
    Books and Multimedia By Versacorp or Versacorp Personnel
    Books Books / CDs / Video
    Practical Astrophotography,
    a book by Jeffrey R. Charles
    (ISBN 1-85233-023-6)
    Published by: Springer-Verlag
    as Part of the "Practical Astronomy" Series.
    Available at popular book stores, including Border Books / amazon.com
    This informative book captures the effective ways Jeffrey Charles learned astrophotography, sometimes through trial and error. Included are many tips about photography of planets, nebulae, eclipses, and more, plus a sample check list for travel and an astrophotography exposure guide. Covers use of a wide range of telescopes and camera lenses, but focuses on what can be done with small aperture scopes because these are what many people have. It emphasizes film photography (written before digital astrophotography was very affordable), but many of its tips also apply to digital imaging. If you like astrophotography related articles at this web site, you'll really like this book!
    Eclipse Chaser's Guide to ...WOW
    by Jeffrey R. Charles
    CD: Navagable CD of Eclipse Chaser web site, plus high resolution 360 deg. VR eclipse site images.
    (Updated version should be available late 2018.)
    Video: An eclipse video is unlikely, partly because the first 4 eclipses were shot in analog SD video, and there is little 2017 footage of anything but the eclipse itself. A 2-hour digitally edited chronicle of 5 total solar eclipse expeditions had been planned. If a video is made, it may just be posted on a video site, preceded by video ad, but not banner overlays.
    Book: A hard copy book is unlikely, partly because printing costs are high for a book with images that could rival large HDTV and computer displays.
    Available now from Versacorp:
    CD: EclipseChaser web site (with extra images): $19.95 including CONUS shipping. An updated version (larger pix) may be available in late 2018.
    Click HERE to see larger image of CD cover.
    Prices and availability subject to change w/o notice.


    All text, images, and other content (except indicated quotations from others) © Copyright 1975-2006 Jeffrey R. Charles, All Rights Reserved. Use of material at this or associated web sites is subject to certain Terms and Conditions. In downloading material from this web page or transferring said material from a cache, you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions. Unless noted otherwise, high resolution prints of images may be purchased from Jeffrey R. Charles. Please E-mail inquiries to jcharles *at* versacorp.com

    Need information about eclipses for your planetarium, motion picture, or other project? Jeffrey R. Charles performs science consulting in regard to eclipse phenomena and instrumentation. Please direct inquiries to Jeffrey R. Charles (jcharles *at* versacorp.com) or click here for more information about total solar eclipse and astronomy related engineering consulting and optical instrumentation.

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    Links to Other Eclipse & Astronomy Web Sites
    (Links are NOT regularly checked or updated, so some may no longer work.)



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    What people are saying about Jeff Charles' award winning EclipseChaser web site:

    "A goldmine of solar eclipse information and images from a dedicated eclipse chaser and former NASA engineer."
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    "An aficionado's dream come true. Expedition planning, equipment, a picture gallery, and an eclipse journal all the way back to 1979. As this page says, "Wow!""
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    The EclipseChaser web site is winner of the Griffith Observatory Star Award for July 5-11 1998.


    About the EclipseChaser Web Site:

    This web page includes Total Solar Eclipse and Astronomy related articles and images. Together, these comprise an on line resource for eclipse chasers and astrophotographers. It is envisioned that this material will eventually be available in book and multimedia form. In order to allow expeditious navigation by persons with retrobrowsers (as old as Netscape 2) or slow Internet connections, graphics and frames are not used in the table of contents, and links to most articles typically indicate the size of related text and image files. This web page is administered by Jeffrey R. Charles and served by KTB. Please send relevant E-mail to Jeffrey R. Charles (jcharles * at* versacorp.com) .

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