The Great Solar Eclipse of 2017 is one of the most anticipated astronomical events in recent memory. For the editors and staff of Astronomy Technology Today, the event has provided the opportunity to focus each magazine issue leading up to the event on solar products, services and techniques. We recently […]
The Solar Eclipse Timer app will put you front and center of the Great American Solar Eclipse 2017 which will cross the United States on August 21, 2017. The app calculates what you can see from the eclipse from any spot in the eclipse’s path with just a two-tap set […]
Astro Hutech Hinode for Solar Imaging In the realm of astronomy, there are several “first” that are sure to leave people speechless. Being involved in astronomy outreach, I can tell you that one of the most notable ones is the first time a viewer sees the rings of Saturn. Words […]
The 2017 Total solar eclipse on August 21 promises to be a once in a lifetime event and many people will lean heavily on their smartphones to participate in the eclipse. In our article – Using a Smartphone to Photograph the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse – we covered a number […]
Celestron has introduced its EclipSmart solar safe optics and observing kits in advance of the 2017 North American Total Solar Eclipse. The EclipSmart line includes everything you need to plan, experience, photograph, and celebrate America’s total solar eclipse including 100-percent Solar Safe glasses, binoculars, and telescopes, plus smartphone/DSLR photo filters, […]
Looking for something more durable than the standard cardboard-plus-film disposable solar glasses? Consider these options now offered by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Wrap-Around Eclipse Shades Perfect for non-eyeglass wearers, these new Eclipse Shades solar glasses feature extra wide temples and shield above the nose bridge eliminating most ambient […]
For those looking for equipment to observe the 2017 Great American Eclipse in August, a group of companies have created a new website – Total Eclipse 2017 (TSE17.com) – to provide a one stop resource to purchase eclipse viewing equipment. Companies that are participating in the website include Lunt Solar […]