Total Lunar Eclipse 2010

Today a total eclipse came and went.

Since the last 500 years, this is a total lunar eclipse that coincided with the Winter Solstice.

The last of such happening was in the year 1638, hence this will be once in a lifetime event

This also is the last lunar eclipse of 2010 and not visible from where I am.

Thanks to Slooh space cam, I was able to save the following images



Some facts on the eclipse (From NASA website)

Penumbral Eclipse Begins:   05:29:17 UTC
Partial Eclipse Begins:     06:32:37 UTC
Total Eclipse Begins:       07:40:47 UTC
Greatest Eclipse:           08:16:57 UTC
Total Eclipse Ends:         08:53:08 UTC
Partial Eclipse Ends:       10:01:20 UTC
Penumbral Eclipse Ends:     11:04:31 UTC

picture coverage posted here are from 1530 to 1730

Please take into account that these shots are from a space telescope and are 'adjusted' to the earth rotation and movement in orbit.

That's it...

I wish I have the right gear for this....

.rr