Observation
Partial Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2004
Written by Toshimi Taki
October 15, 2004
October 14, 2004, 2:53:49 UT
Data of Partial Solar Eclipse at Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Start of Eclipse: 1:48.1 UT
Maximum Eclipse: 2:37.3 UT, Maximum Magnitude: 0.181
End of Eclipse: 3:26.6 UT
Telescope and Setup
I observed the solar eclipse with 50mm, F.L.500mm refractor which was built by myself 30 years ago. The image of the Sun was projected on a white paper with Kellner 25mm eyepiece as shown in figure 1. I took photographs of the projected image with a digital camera, Canon IXY Digital 200.
Figure 1. Telescope and Setup
Photographs
I started the observation just after the maximum of the eclipse because I was out home in the morning. It was a clear day and perfect condition for the observation.
Figure 2. Progress of Eclipse
Figure 3. 2:53:49 UT