Black and white Noctilucent clouds 18./19.7.2018

Noctilucent clouds Observed NLC forms: Bands Waves Veil Whirls Brightness of the NLCs: 3 (NLC clearly visible, standing out sharply against the twilight sky) Elevation: ~30° Date: 18./19.7.2018 Time: 21:20-22:40 UT Observing place: Ulvila, Finland Observing method: Photography, visual Technical information about photographing equipment: Canon FTb + 28 mm lens, Ilford HP5+ 400 black and …

Partial Solar Eclipse 11.8.2018

Observed phenomena: Solar eclipse Type of eclipse: Partial, 8% Type of observation: Positive Date and time: 11.8.2018; 08:47-09:41 UT Observing place: Turku, Finland Observing method: Photography Technical information about photographing equipment: Camera: Canon EOS 1100D, telescope: refractor 4”/f9.8 (L102/1000mm), Canon FTb with 200 mm lens + 2x teleconverter = 400 mm, AstroSolar-filter Observing conditions: Clear …

Total Lunar Eclipse 27./28.7.2018

Observed phenomena: Lunar eclipse Type of eclipse: Total Lunar eclipse Type of observation: Positive Date and time: 27./28.07.2018, 21:09-22:30 UT Observing place: Säkylä, Finland Observing conditions: Clear sky (1/8) Observing instruments: Camera: Canon EOS 1100D, Telescope L80/400mm (3” refractor) + Canon FTb Finally I was lucky with observing a total lunar eclipse! I had seen …