Cinnamon Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 We bought some massive & ultra powerful binoculars a couple of weeks ago,& have been out having a look. It is just incredible to see - very,very cool We can see a big dark patch (Sea of tranquility,apparantly) with all these little bright veins coming off it,being slowly covered by the eclipse. We told the girls we could even see the flag that Neil Armstrong planted.......that kept them busy searching for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The moon is half away here now - have been out, snapped a few photos, and will pop out again later, when the shadow covers more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Fab view over Egluntine Towers. Took a pic but the camera is ancient so I'm not sure how it'll look. Will pop out again later. Exciting or what!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I'm taking photos too, Shona but I don't know if they'll come out as my silly camera can't work out what to focus on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Chookiehubbie thinks I'm daft for being so excited, but I've never seen an eclipse before. The day of the solar eclipse back in 1999 was quite cloudy here, so was a failure, and I always forget when they mention on the news about lunar eclipses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Brian is asleep in his chair,snoring,while we are all getting excited about the Eclipse. I think its just amazing,but he is seriously underwhelmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 There is hardly any moon left now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) I think its just amazing, but he is seriously underwhelmed Him Indoors has gone to bed...can't see what all the fuss is about! I'm up and down like a yoyo. Its absolutely fascinating and beautiful. Standing outside in the dark, gazing at the night sky takes me back to when my oldest boy was doing his Astronomers Badge for Cubs. Happy Days! Edited March 3, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 My toes are cold - but WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) I sort of saw the start and could see how red it was going to look - but now CLOUD Edited March 3, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Amazing - it's gone smoky red now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 It's smokey red here too. Amazing! It's 4 degrees outside and the stars are spectacular too, but strangely it doesn't seem cold. It's very still with no wind, so maybe that's why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Smokey red here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 It was amazing here too, I did in fact watch it with a rum and coke in my hand, (kept the chills away) me my dad and bro watched but my mum was not bothered. I took a few snaps but wish I had a better zoom on my camera! I'm pretty annoyed with myself however, was wearing my clogs and tripped and fell, twisting an already very weak and twisted ankle (not the rum I assure you!) and can hardly support my weight on it. May have to pop to local hosp to get it checked in morning, swelling much more angular than when it's been in past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 You lot! Poor Chickpea: I hope your ankle's gone down this morning! I got up , yes I was already in bed, around 10.00, but it looked just the same, went back to sleep, woke up at 1.00 am and had obviously missed the whole thing. That will teach me for being such an erratic sleeper! Pictures please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Oh...Chickpea!! You poor thing. Plenty of rest for you today. When I was giving my son a lift back from a 21st party at 1am we had a superb view of the tail end if it. The stars were so bright.....it was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hope your ankle is better Chickpea? The eclipse here was lovely, we watched it develope and then the moon disappeared with all the stars shining so brightly it was wonderful karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hope your ankle is more comfortable this morning, Chickpea. The eclipse was beautiful, wasn't it. I don't know whether any of my photos came out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bronze Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 it reminded me of one of the planets you have on those little models showing them all. That pic is fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Wow - well done! That picture is incredible! Exactly what I saw, but couldn't capture on film to save my life Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 What an incredible picture I started to watch the eclispe but fell asleep. Seems I missed something amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 We watched it (in between nipping in and out of pub and restaurant) and it was stunning. Would have been far better if I could see straight and had my glasses on though Chickpea - hope your ankle is ok today. I would top up on the rum today to ease the pain! By the way, have you ever tried dark rum and tia maria together (no mixer just some ice if you want). I LOVE it! [never met anyone else who has been too impressed though!!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Stunning picture A Nony Mouse.....love the name.(!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I saw it and it was really cool. Couldn't get a picture though! Great picture anonymouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
