Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Going to attempt to live stream the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. As of Apr. 7, the forecast is calling for partly cloudy, and the models show 51% cloud cover. We'll see what happens. I'm streaming from NE Ohio in the path of totality. The stream will start just before first contact, which begins at 1:58:35p ET. I won't be in the chat much, if at all, because we're having an eclipse party, and I'll also be monitoring my rigs during the stream and enjoying the event with friends and family.
This live stream is being imaged through my RedCat51, with the Player One Uranus-C, riding on a SkyWatcher EQ6-Ri. I'm using Sharpcap for acquisition, and have setup an automated sequence to take hundreds of images throughout the entire event.
Right before/after and during totality, there will be exposures time being taken from 0.25s all the way up to 8s , in a loop, in hopes of catching the Diamond Ring, Bailey's Beads, and the Corona. Because of this, the eclipse may look dark or bright during those exposure times on the live stream.
Once totality is over, the sequence will settle back down to a single exposure time, and you can enjoy the partial again as the moon moves past the sun.
Wishing for clear skies for all of you in the path of totality!
Going to attempt to live stream the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. As of Apr. 7, the forecast is calling for partly cloudy, and the models show 51% cloud cover. We'll see what happens. I'm streaming from NE Ohio in the path of totality. The stream will start just before first contact, which begins at 1:58:35p ET. I won't be in the chat much, if at all, because we're having an eclipse party, and I'll also be monitoring my rigs during the stream and enjoying the event with friends and family.
This live stream is being imaged through my RedCat51, with the Player One Uranus-C, riding on a SkyWatcher EQ6-Ri. I'm using Sharpcap for acquisition, and have setup an automated sequence to take hundreds of images throughout the entire event.
Right before/after and during totality, there will be exposures time being taken from 0.25s all the way up to 8s , in a loop, in hopes of catching the Diamond Ring, Bailey's Beads, and the Corona. Because of this, the eclipse may look dark or bright during those exposure times on the live stream.
Once totality is over, the sequence will settle back down to a single exposure time, and you can enjoy the partial again as the moon moves past the sun.
Wishing for clear skies for all of you in the path of totality!
