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
Keywords
Astrophotography, Composite, Fine Art Photography, Luna (Earths Moon), Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Photoshop Effects, Sol (Earth Sun), Solar Eclipse
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.5783861
Longitude: -98.3747095
Altitude: 277.0 meters / 908.8 feet
Longitude: -98.3747095
Altitude: 277.0 meters / 908.8 feet