Explore the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Dallas, Texas on My Blog.
After much effort, I finally managed to process everything and complete all the tasks. Now that I am back in Switzerland, I can share my work with you. Here is the first part of the solar eclipse that took place on April 8th, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. For this event, I set up two cameras at different locations to capture the phenomenon from various angles. Additionally, I positioned one camera in New York, although it only managed to capture a partial view of the eclipse.
The weather in Dallas was poor with too many clouds. I could only photograph the total maximum eclipse and Contact C3. The clouds blocked everything else. See Video
My Collection of Gear for Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse:
Camera : Canon EOS 6D Markii
Lens : EF 75 – 300mm f/5.6
Settings : 1/4000s – 1.4s – f/5.6 – ISO 100
Mount : Rollei C5i + SkyWatcher – Solarquest
Solar Filter : Baader ND 0.3
Software: Adobe Photoshop2024 / Lightroom, Topaz, Sharpen, DeNoise, DaVinci Resolve
Here’s a photo of my equipment, including my camera. I designed this setup to stay under the airline weight limit. Both Swiss and American Airlines require hand luggage to be under 8 kg and within
55 x 40 x 23 cm.
Planning was strict and time-consuming. Eclipse planning requires six months to a year. Many factors impact good photos, especially weather. A back-up location is essential to manage everything at two sites. If bad weather occurs, use the back-up.
I planned the location, considering two places. New York was outside the total eclipse path. I chose Dallas, Texas, for its hot, sunny weather and proximity to Mexico. It’s better than the north, with its cold and cloudy skies. We astrophotographers need clear, cloudless skies.
More to follow soon.
