Eclipse Photo Mystery

in eclipse •  7 years ago 

Why does the sun shine so brightly and then reflect the actual image of the Eclipse into the picture? My son took these pictures today and we are trying to have a homeschool lesson based on this :) Can anyone solve this mystery?

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      ·  7 years ago 

    Oh, you're talking about the lens flare? This article explains it.

    The effect is a "lens flare," which happens when a camera is exposed to a bright light. In response, the lens captures some of the light as a reflection. Lens flares generally show up as little dots or circles, but during an eclipse they appear as small crescents.

    So, the sun's image is blown out because it's too bright for the sensor. But the lens flare is a reflection, so it's less intense, and thus doesn't overpower the sensor.

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        ·  7 years ago 

      That makes total sense! Thanks, cuz!!

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          ·  7 years ago 

        I as able to take some great pictures of the eclipse today because there was a considerable amount of cloud cover. This actually allowed my kids and I to view it with the naked eye!

        Check it out...
        https://steemit.com/life/@nikethemutt/solar-eclipse-photos-no-glasses-necessary

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            ·  7 years ago 

          Those pictures are AWESOME!!

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