Observation by Mark Forrest: On The Cusp of Totality

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Mark Forrest

Observer

Mark Forrest

Observed

2026 Aug 12 - 18:29

Uploaded

2026 Aug 17 - 14:40

Objects

The Sun
The Moon
Eclipse

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Constellation

Grus

Field centre

RA: 22^h46^m
Dec: -46°56'
Position angle: +84°17'

Field size

0°14' × 0°09'

Equipment

Nikon 5300
Sigma 150-600
Manfrotto 055 with geared head

Exposure

1/1000s f/8 ISO100

Location

Gormaz Castle, Spain

Target name

Eclipse with prominence

Title

On The Cusp of Totality

About this image

Image taken from Gormaz Castle in Spain during the total solar eclipse 12th August 2026. I mage shows a marked prominence, clearly visible by the naked eye.

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