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NEW VIDEO! Total eclipse of the sun (Patreon)

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2017-08-22 00:41:59
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2026-06
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This video would not have been possible without you. Literally.

It involved buying solar filters, sky-trackers, a return flight between Boston (where I'm currently shooting a documentary) and Portland, rental car, exorbitant Air BnB, food, batteries etc. Without your support there is no way I could do this.

It was a once in a lifetime experience. (Again, literally, this was my first ever solar eclipse - but it hopefully won't be my last). I hope many of you got the opportunity to see this eclipse or will take the time to do so some time in your life. I wasn't sure all the hassle was going to be worth it. But watch the video and I think you'll see for yourself that it was.

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ECLIPSE 2017

The total solar eclipse from Madras, Oregon on August 21, 2017. As the moon passed in front of the sun turning day to night and revealing the sun's corona, apparently all I could think to say was 'Oh my goodness!' Special thanks to Patreon Supporters: Nathan Hansen, Donal Botkin, Ron Neal, Zach Mueller, Jeff Straathof, Curational, Tony Fadell Everyone says not to photograph your first solar eclipse and I think they might be right. I was focused on getting the exposure right for Bailey's beads and the diamond ring, plus making sure to get the corona and solar flares. This was a bit stressful but I'm delighted with the results. This video originally included more info but since I'm uploading from Madras where the internet is sluggish, I cut out three minutes so the upload would happen before I had to leave for my flight. Special thanks also to Dr. Teagan Wall for sharing this experience with me and Raquel Nuno for inspiring me to come to Oregon. Music from http://epidemicsound.com "Spinning Earth 2" and Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com "Big Mojo"

Comments

Bill Russell

Nice job Derek! It was cool seeing the light reflected at approximately 35 miles away 360 deg. Also the fact that shadows gets sharper is another argument for the wave / particle nature of light.

Dylan O'Donnell

I love the cut between the astrophotography and the crowd.. really put the whole thing in perspective .. and you captured the light perfectly! Great video.. and fast turnaround... thank you so much from Australia! 🔭

Adam Wishneusky

We made it possible and he just babbles like an idiot. I thought this was a science channel

Bill Russell

Hey Derek, glad you left the filter off past totality. You really see just how much light is spread out from just a sliver of the sun!

Bill Russell

And some people aren't happy unless they are trying to knock others down for their efforts. There are A holes in science also.

Kimberly Green

You probably already know, but there will be another one in 2024 that crosses the United States. The lessons you learned from this one can apply to that one. Also, I missed seeing it because I was otherwise engaged, so this was my first viewing of any video. Thank •you• for letting me experience it.

Ashish Gupta

Thanks Derek. I too watched it live, first time and with family. Every such event reminds me of nature's enormity and in comparison tiny, but still significant achievements of mankind, like remotely running a rover on Mars. phew!!.

Ashish Gupta

Just thinking of a few interesting questions, like how a solar eclipse will look from moon? How big will be Earth's shadow there? Will planets with multiple moons have simultaneous or back to back eclipse from more than one moon? How often planets eclipse other planets? Does any eclipse shadow cover the whole hemisphere of a celestial body? See if you can throw some light on these questions :).

William Stewart

Very good... could see nothing but clouds in Oakland. I don't plan to miss the next one! Better than Halley's Comet in 1986. Thanks!

Francisco Peebles

Great job. I was on an airplane so didn't get to see it so thanks again. Really enjoyed watching and thank you for the unfiltered perespective. Made me enjoy it that much more.

Patrick W. Gilmore

Boston!? I live here. Let me know if I can help in any way (large office in downtown boston), or if I can buy you a drink!

Rick Tastic

Super cool! I had no idea so much actually happened because of an eclipse (stars, shadows, the appearance of sunrise/sunset 360 degrees around, etc). I'll definitely be paying attention the next time around just because of this video.

Matt Leone

Great video. Human reaction - everyone says it more amazing than you think! Thanks!

Aidan Pfeuffer

You're the best, I love watching your vids, great video!👍😎

Kishen Amarnath

This is amazing. Iam stuck in india and iam so happy i could support you on patreon. Thank you for such amazing content, please never give up one this.

Mitchel Haan

I drove about 8 hours to see it myself, but I didn't have the equipment to capture it properly. I love that you were able to get an approximation of the experience that I can show people who didn't get to see it.