Lunar Eclipse + Saturn
by Dan Heim
Photographer Comments:
Optics: Zuiko 200mm
telephoto lens at f/4
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, 1/10 second exposure at ISO 1600
February 20th, 2008, Heimhenge, AZ, 2030 MST
The Moon rose, already in the umbra, and partly hidden by cloudy skies. At the time of maximum eclipse (2026 MST) a fortuitous break in the clouds allowed us a clear view. The bright object at lower left is Saturn. We had about a 30 minute visibility window, after which it clouded over again and began to rain. We got lucky this time.