A forthcoming celestial phenomenon prompts interest for photography enthusiasts anticipating 2024’s total solar eclipse which will not reoccur until August 2044. Scheduled for April 8th, this solar eclipse will have a larger diameter than the one witnessed in 2017 as the celestial event will be visible in all 48 contiguous states. Some regions, such as Texas and Maine, are predicted to experience the complete totality of the event.
Unlike observers need to protect their eyes with filter glasses, solar filters also need to be utilized to capture the event with a cellphone camera. Utah-based astronomical photographer, Carly Stocks, asserts that these filters, specifically designed for solar viewing, should be larger than the phone lens and kept on at all times during partial visibility.
During totality, which lasts between 2 to 4 minutes, it is permissible to capture unfiltered images. If using solar glasses or handheld viewers, NASA advises discarding them for safety reasons and instead suggests obtaining special solar protectors.
When observing the event from regions with total visibility, the solar filter can be removed completely to capture unfiltered images. However, one should be cautious and ensure that viewing through solar glasses does not show any visual.
In the case of selfie mode, since the camera might not focus on both the person and the sun, Stocks recommends taking two different pictures and editing them into one image.
According to NASA, viewing and recording the eclipse with eclipse glasses or handheld viewers poses risks. Instead, they suggest using a special solar protector and consulting an astronomy or photographic expert beforehand.
Information Box:
– 2024’s total solar eclipse is expected on April 8th.
– It can be partially seen in all 48 contiguous states of the U.S., with complete totality in some parts.
– Special solar filters larger than the lens should be used with cellphone cameras.
– Unfiltered images can be taken for a duration of 2 to 4 minutes during totality.
– Eclipse glasses or handheld viewers should not be used with cameras for safety reasons.
– The eclipse will be visible in North America, Mexico, and Canada, moving from Texas to Maine.
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