Posted by Deborah Byrd in ASTRONOMY ESSENTIALS | TODAY’S IMAGE|July 4, 2019
Some called it the “astronomer’s eclipse” because it passed near major observatories in Chile. Check out these beautiful images of the July 2, 2019, total solar eclipse.
While some observers on the southern part of Earth saw a total solar eclipse, the European Space Agency’s PROBA-2satellite’s SWAP imager in space saw a partial eclipse, as shown in the video below. The images are in ultraviolet light, revealing the turbulent nature of the sun’s surface and corona. ESA said:
During this eclipse the satellite was passing through the South Atlantic Anomaly at the time of the largest occultation [covering of the sun]. In this region the spacecraft is exposed to higher levels of radiation. The increased flux of energetic particles falling on the satellite’s detector is the cause for all the bright dots and streaks in the images.
Bottom line: More amazing images of the July 2, 2019, total solar eclipse.
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These pictures are incredible. As a matter of fact, I remember reading that the film crew of the upcoming film, Nomad, flew to Chile for the express purpose of capturing this celestial event for their production.
These pictures are incredible. As a matter of fact, I remember reading that the film crew of the upcoming film, Nomad, flew to Chile for the express purpose of capturing this celestial event for their production.
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Is that a film that will go on general release, Susan? Certainly one to look out for.
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I hope so but it might go straight to video on demand.
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Amazing photos Paul 🙂
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Wonderful, Irene. They are amazing images.
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Nice pictures
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Donna, welcome to this place and thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!
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