One of several citizen-scientist experiments I planned to participate in was Eclipse Megamovie, a partnership between Google and Berkeley in which photographers along the path of totality would submit their photos to be stitched into a movie that would give scientists a view of changes in the solar atmosphere throughout the eclipse. Since I was not able to capture any suitable photos during totality, I didn't have anything to submit. Still, the movie was cool to see when it came out as was the promise of the scientific discoveries to which it might contribute.
This past week there have been two new solar eclipse-related events. At the end of June, the Eclipse Megamovie project released a new version of the movie. This one has the advantage of all images being synced using the star Regulus which was visible near the sun during the eclipse. They also used a false-color technique that brings out a lot of interesting detail. Check it out below.
Next, on July 2nd, there was a total solar eclipse that crossed Chile. One thing that was special about this eclipse is that the path of totality went right over the ESO La Silla Observatory on the edge of the Atacama desert. Early reports indicate observers had a very successful eclipse viewing. See video below.
The journey continues beyond 2009... check it out!
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