blog: Eclipse

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+title: Eclipse
+date: 2024-04-09T20:26:31-05:00
+categories: Me
+tags:
+  - Travel
+  - Space
+  - Eclipse
+  - Texas
+resources:
+  - name: preparing
+    src: preparing.jpg
+    title:
+  - name: sol
+    src: sol.jpg
+    title: Sol
+  - name: ringoffire
+    src: ringoffire.jpg
+    title: The Ring of Fire
+  - name: diamondring
+    src: diamondring.jpg
+    title: Diamond Ring
+---
+
+{{< figures/image name=preparing >}}
+
+On April 8, the earth experienced a [total solar eclipse][nasa] tracking over
+North America. I was so excited to be able to travel to the path of totality and
+observe the eclipse with my friend and fellow space nerd, [Breanna
+Carzoo][breanna].
+
+My setup for all my eclipse photos was a [Fujifilm X-T5][xt5], with a [Canon EF
+100mm Macro][lens] lens. I used a [Fringer EF-XT converter][converter] to mount
+the EF lens on the X-T5. Of course I also had a solar filter.
+
+Here's one of my first test images. You can see a sun spot!
+
+{{< figures/image name=sol >}}
+
+During totality, when the moon fully covers the disc of the sun, a phenomenon
+known as the "Ring of Fire" occurse. The sky is dark and most of the Sun's light
+is hidden. In this state, it's possible to see the Sun's corona.
+
+{{< figures/image name=ringoffire >}}
+
+Just before and after totality is the "Diamond Ring" phase, when the last bit of
+light from the Sun's disc shines through the craters and valleys of the moon's
+surface.
+
+{{< figures/image name=diamondring >}}
+
+Austin, TX was pretty cloudy that day. I'm grateful we were able to see as much
+of the eclipse as we did. The clouds made for some awesome effects too. I'm
+particularly proud of my Diamond Ring image (above) with the additional drama
+the clouds brought to an already stunning event.
+
+I'm also grateful to Breanna for hosting me. We had a great time visiting, and I
+enjoyed getting to explore Austin with her.
+
+[nasa]: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
+[breanna]: https://www.breannacarzoo.com
+[xt5]: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x-t5/
+[lens]: https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/ef-100mm-f-2-8l-macro-is-usm
+[converter]: https://www.fringeradapter.com/canon-ef-to-fujifilm-x