Engel Photography

Ring of Fire: Annular Solar Eclipse Progression

Ring of Fire: Annular Solar Eclipse Progression
Experience the breathtaking progression of the October 14, 2023 annular solar eclipse in this carefully crafted composite captured over San Antonio, Texas. Using a Nikon D850 paired with a Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, each stage of the eclipse is arranged in a circular timeline surrounding the brilliant "Ring of Fire" at maximum annularity. This artistic presentation showcases the Moon's graceful passage across the Sun, transforming a rare astronomical event into a striking work of astrophotography. A celebration of precision, patience, and the beauty of our solar system, this image captures one of nature's most unforgettable celestial spectacles. #EngelPhotography #SolarEclipse #AnnularEclipse #RingOfFire #Astrophotography #Astronomy #SolarObserving #Sun #Moon #Space #NikonD850 #MeadeTelescope #Texas #SanAntonio #NaturePhotography #NightSky #CelestialEvents #AstronomyPhotography
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 1:31 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length 1700mm
Shutter Speed 1/125 sec
Aperture ƒ/6.3
ISO 2000
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.5783861
Longitude: -98.3747095
Altitude: 277.0 meters / 908.8 feet