Lunar Eclipse August 28th 2007
Wellington put all us lunar eclipse watchers on a weather rollercoaster Tuesday. In the morning thick cloud had it looking like a lost cause then afternoon sun and evening cloud added to the excitement. Later on that night with a strong gale Astronomers and members of the public braved the conditions and ended up with an experience to remember.
Eclipse Fever in Wellington
Despite not actually showing the moon this has to be my favorite photo of the Eclipse night.
Everyone was waiting for the glowing full moon to enter Earths shadow and waiting for the sky to clear.
I like that it shows the city, the harbor, and the mood of the night, and brings out the moonlight.
Taken by me with my Sony Cybershot Camera
A reduced photo of the Eclipse from my Camera
The Lunar Eclipse Astronomers
Late night Wellington Astronomers on the South Coast. Braving the elements and seeing a great show in the sky.
From Left to Right are Mike, Stacy, Nicole, Me, ? Ray.
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Astronomers and Members of the Public at the TKO observing the Eclipse.
Paul Moss with his great setup on the south Coast.
More great photos and pictures can be found at his excellent
Eclipse page here http://www.sky.org.nz/
I have reduced the sizes and quality of the above photos for easy viewing online.
If you would like a copy of the originals please send me an email.
Photos taken on the (28/08/2007).