What's Flying In My Eclipse Video? - Smarter Every Day 298
Added 2024-05-19 19:31:09 +0000 UTC
Something very strange happened during my recording of the eclipse. I'm interested to see what you think.
https://youtu.be/bQF51mqzrY4
Also, be looking for a special post here on Patreon for all paid members. I'm going to give you a copy of the photo... and a way to get a printout if you'd like. I had the photo rescanned by Michael Strickland on a special drum scanner.... so the file itself for this single photos is well over a gigabyte. Be on the lookout for this post!
You'll notice this video does not have a sponsor. I made it solely with Patreon support, and I'm super grateful to everyone who supports here! Thank you!
If you're able to figure out the satellite I'm super interested to know what you think!
Thank you!
Destin
This is so cool!
Samuel Svendsen
2025-05-22 00:57:34 +0000 UTC
love this so much!
Jude Cranney
2025-01-19 13:22:00 +0000 UTC
Georg,
It looks to me like satellite 18120 passes over Jackson, MO on April 8th indeed from South to North, but also from West to East which would contradict what we saw in Destin's video.
I have found two other satellites you might want to look into as possible options for what Destin saw:
Satellite 35376 "CZ-4 DEB"
Roughly at 189deg (az) and 50deg (el) at C3 time
Satellite 46496 "ICEYE-X7"
Roughly at 182deg (az) and 50deg(el) at C3 time
Zane Grothe
2024-06-27 15:53:44 +0000 UTC
As an avid film photographer that came from digital and missed out on my late uncles knowledge of decades, worth the film, photography knowledge I really enjoy everything you do and put out there. I develop all my film in my bathroom. I scan multiple ways as well as looking into modifying cameras from , really awesome engineers who have made amazing things so that we could bring back things such as Polaroids to the RZ 67 for example. I enjoyed your series that you did at the Kodak factory. I thought that was amazing and I am very impressed with your ability to get all of this done, especially on a piece of slide film, knowing how finicky they are. Thanks for everything and I’m looking forward to always seeing your content. If you ever find yourself in the central North Carolina area you’re more than welcome to swing through for some fun and science. Macro(6-7mm on one 35mm slide) on film is hard and I’m working on that but would love to show you some things in progress. Keep at it. -ae
Adam Edmundson
2024-06-08 01:11:13 +0000 UTC
Destin, could you make the actual raw footage where you caught the unidentified orbital objects available to your Patreon Army? I would really like to study that film frame by frame...
Ronnal Clark
2024-06-04 16:09:26 +0000 UTC
Not sure the best way to let you know about this… got my beautiful metal print with the attached cleat and it is a wee bit bent from the shipping. I’m quite delighted with it and only wish to let you know that this is an issue so the shipper can prevent further incidents.
Linda BKuzma
2024-05-29 15:11:58 +0000 UTC
Destin, I've been watching you for a while and I love so much about the videos you produce. This video quite literally changed me from being one who thinks about supporting you to a real live supporter! 😀
I created a photo of a lunar eclipse sometime in the 1980's that shows the full moon rising at intervals of 15 minutes and getting darker as it climbs. Like yours, it was on one frame of film (only easy we had then). Not nearly as well done as yours, but I'm proud of it.
Your photo is now my phone's wallpaper and I love it every time I see it!
Jim Anderson
2024-05-26 20:56:44 +0000 UTC
https://www.smartereveryday.com/eclipseprint
There is indeed a 20% discount code now emailed to members: PATRONATCOST
Milan
2024-05-25 14:44:51 +0000 UTC
My family and I have been watching Smarter Every Day for a long time(helicopter physics series). My 2 sons(17, 15 now), wife and I always look forward to the next video. Thank you for the great informative, entertaining and wholesome content.
This past Sunday a good friend asked if I had seen this video yet and I said no. He said, "it is everything I love in one video." I have to agree with him.
This may be my favorite video on this channel. If has everything, family, friends, achievement, science, art and the thing that does for me what running girls does for Matt...lol...people from differing backgrounds, experiences and passions coming together to achieve something awesome. Thank you SO MUCH for showing us this story. I literally cried while watching it with my family. You don't know us but you provide something to our family that we have trouble finding elsewhere... something we all equally enjoy, look forward to and connect with each other through. THANK YOU
Chad Kirkessner
2024-05-22 21:26:01 +0000 UTC
Where did you see that?
Nebbie Loon
2024-05-22 18:43:52 +0000 UTC
Very happy for Destin that he got the shot and that it came out perfectly. I would like to cast my vote for selling a signed copy of the big wide printouts shown in the video. Either way I greatly enjoyed the video.
Aaron Rossen
2024-05-22 16:53:25 +0000 UTC
Me too. I can’t wait to get a print to put on my wall. It’s absolutely gorgeous
David Quiring
2024-05-22 16:51:51 +0000 UTC
What an incredible photo, I'm so glad to be part of this community here to get a chance to be part of this.
Jason Manning
2024-05-22 16:28:03 +0000 UTC
I'm patiently waiting for the image file/printout. Genuinely so excited to get a copy of it
Eric
2024-05-22 16:01:41 +0000 UTC
I have one of your baseballs, and thought I was already a patreon supporter, but here I am again because I must have dropped it at some point, or forgot my other account name lol
Skyfire
2024-05-22 15:23:31 +0000 UTC
I'm excited for us to get a printout
NOMOORE1
2024-05-22 14:35:01 +0000 UTC
Is there photo already available to purchase/download?
Sebastian Luna Cortes
2024-05-22 14:25:56 +0000 UTC
Is there any Patreon discount for the print? I'm seeing $70 for US Metallic, $100 for International Metallic, and $14 for International Paper
Milan
2024-05-22 11:08:13 +0000 UTC
Hey Destin,
hope you see this. This was an awesome video, very inspiring as always. Your excitement about this satellite made me care about it too. So I dove into it and I think I know which one flew by your lenses there.
Initial Data:
Location: 37.43° N, -89.644° E (GMT -5)
C3 time according to Nasa Eclipse Explorer: 2:02:30 PM
Sun coordinates at C3: 209° azim, 57° elev
Rough Satellite Flight Path estimated from footage: S → N
Digging through a bunch of satellites on in-the-sky.org left me with a few satellites which met the requirements of:
max. elevation >= 57°
max elevation at 2:02:30 PM +- 1 min
flight path S → N
My best fit so far was “Cosmos 1859”, with:
Sky coordinates: 206° azim, 57° elev at 2:02:40 PM
flight path: SSW → NNE
Calculating its GPS coordinates using Cosmos1859’s height (1440 km), your location and camera angles:
37.43° N - 818 km = 30° N
-89.644° E - 453 km = -93.64° E
→ 30° N, -93,64° E
Celestrak Data for Cosmos1859 interpreted by in-the-sky.org:
→ 31° N, -93° E
This is close enough for me :D
I think your satellite was “Cosmos 1859” (Norad Id: 18120), a russian satellite launched in 1987
It took a few hours but I had a lot of fun doing the research and I learned a lot about coordinates, time zones, satellite flight paths and eclipse mechanics. Thank you for spreading your enthusiasm all the way to Germany and inspiring people with your videos.
Georg Simmelbauer
2024-05-22 10:36:54 +0000 UTC
You've outdone yourself yet again Destin, what a fantastic image! Also really motivating to get a long-overdue upgrade of my digital camera running on its last legs.
Rick Rijpers
2024-05-22 09:26:34 +0000 UTC
Would love a copy of this photo. We were only a few miles east of you and saw the eclipse at Sam A Baker state park.
Love your videos!
Peter Buckley
2024-05-22 05:50:14 +0000 UTC
I AM SO EXCITED!!
Kevin McCarthy
2024-05-22 05:35:07 +0000 UTC
I love love love this video, In South Africa it was raining all day in Johannesburg and we missed our shot of catching the penumbral lunar eclipse.
Where can we buy or download this photo? I'd love to print it on canvas for my apartment.
Uncle Moe
2024-05-22 05:08:35 +0000 UTC
Family came to SC for the 2017 Eclipse, one cousin from Paris. His brother and my son took pictures. The cousin got one picture with a faint Regulus in it. He was SO Excited!
Sub Todd
2024-05-22 04:55:01 +0000 UTC
Would really love to get that photo!
Arjun Bindu Jyothikumar
2024-05-22 04:41:20 +0000 UTC
Dude you could get rich just selling cool photos of sciency stuff. I WANT that eclipse photo hanging in my living room! I can already sense your next photo project...
"The natural beauty of Laminar Flow!" :)
Ralph Ralpherson
2024-05-22 04:37:01 +0000 UTC
Same here. I am a huge fan of Destin. Has been my oldest follow on you tube. I have wanted to support on Patreon and this video gave me the feels that finally convinced me to support!
Danny Haws
2024-05-22 04:23:48 +0000 UTC
Would love to have a photo also!
Doyle Glaze II
2024-05-22 04:11:25 +0000 UTC
I would love to buy a print too ! I’m so excited about the opportunity to have the wonderful picture you took, my family and I watched your videos and his app guided us through the eclipse and we love eclipses now too because of how interesting you helped us realize they are, thank you Destin ! You’re getting more loved by so many people you may never even meet more and more everyday!
RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY Q
2024-05-22 04:09:44 +0000 UTC
Love to buy a print of the eclipse photo.
jeffrey Weimer
2024-05-22 04:06:25 +0000 UTC
Absolutely!
James Barnhill
2024-05-22 03:49:56 +0000 UTC
I had tears when you showed us the photo of all the contacts of the eclipse.
Brent Boardman
2024-05-22 03:36:06 +0000 UTC
Would love to buy a print if you end up selling them!
Mare
2024-05-22 01:55:41 +0000 UTC
A fun video as always. Can't wait for the full photo!
Tyson Lidback
2024-05-22 01:49:35 +0000 UTC
Another great video, thanks and what a fantastic photo (old style) impressive - with regard to the interloping objects, the one on the left crossed in front of the moon, so from where would it be lit?
Alan Cook
2024-05-22 01:37:52 +0000 UTC
The eclipse was a great day with the entire family enjoying it together. I'd love to buy a quality print of this photo. It would be a perfect reminder of the experience, a way to support Destin, and a lovely piece of artwork.
Jason Kuehn
2024-05-22 01:22:30 +0000 UTC
The eclipse photo for sale would be nice.
PK9 SP
2024-05-22 01:03:40 +0000 UTC
Please offer the photo for sale. I would love a copy.
JODY MCCULLOUGH
2024-05-22 00:57:30 +0000 UTC
I love the comment, "Interested people are interesting!"
John Sullivan
2024-05-22 00:27:49 +0000 UTC
I am, admittedly, a bit jealous and envious of everyone that has gotten to see either or both of the eclipses from 2017 and this year; both times I have been overseas and unable to travel in order to see them. Despite that, I am ecstatic for you getting to experience them as well as share this years with Dr. Telepun. I am also incredibly grateful for you and your willingness and ability to share those experiences with everyone else and is one of the things I love about photography. Thank you doesn't adequately cover it...but thank you all the same, Destin.
Eric Eff
2024-05-21 20:49:40 +0000 UTC
Destin, you've got to make stickers of that and make them available!
Mike McRoberts
2024-05-21 18:45:17 +0000 UTC
I love the verse you posted at the end of the video. Thanks for allowing me a moment to pause and reflect on Scripture - there's no better time than after 20-30 minutes of watching your video and marveling.
Matthew Anderson
2024-05-21 18:07:57 +0000 UTC
i Just joined your patreon... I would love to make a print out of that photo... how would I go about getting a copy? Thank you!
Pink Poodle Crafts - Stacy Evans
2024-05-21 17:48:09 +0000 UTC
Destin, thank you so much for being willing to share this photo! It is truly an incredible image and amazing achievement.
The attention to detail, the effort of finding an analog film camera, working with a network of multi-disciplinary experts… It is just excellent work.
I commend you! Your love of science and your love of sharing your love of science are inspirational.
Tucker
2024-05-21 17:10:48 +0000 UTC
Wow, I would love to know how to make a high quality print of that photo you captured! I live in Central Ohio and I watched the eclipse with my family. I would LOVE to mark that special day I shared with them by giving them each a framed print of your photo. What a gift that would be...
Toby Hord
2024-05-21 16:57:01 +0000 UTC
New member here and what a wonderful experience and picture
Charles Barbano III
2024-05-21 16:45:10 +0000 UTC
thank you
satsut 25
2024-05-21 16:17:10 +0000 UTC
(I paused my Patreon for a bit, but would still love the chance to buy a print if I can.)
Sean Kelly
2024-05-21 14:03:35 +0000 UTC
Man I hope there is a way to do a one time download or get a print of this photo.
Sean Kelly
2024-05-21 14:02:04 +0000 UTC
Looking forward for the photo download! I was inspired by your older eclipse video and managed to view it this year. It was truly amazing.
Conrado
2024-05-21 14:00:18 +0000 UTC
I actually cried on the moment where you showed the photo you took. It's a piece of history
Ihor Horiachkivskyi
2024-05-21 13:05:39 +0000 UTC
I filmed a Falcon9 launch from Vandenberg a few years ago, and I'm 99% sure a satellite moved through the frame during the boost-back burn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq0f_tgLFSE
The colors are exaggerated there.
Daylight satellite spotting became a fun hobby for a while. I captured the Tianhe space station going right next to the moon in broad daylight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Vewez-X5o
Dorian Raymer
2024-05-21 06:07:21 +0000 UTC
Amazing photo! Nice work!
Dorian Raymer
2024-05-21 06:01:49 +0000 UTC
I learned about the app from your show in the first place and it was working really well. I missed the shadow bands which was disappointing but I still got to see the Eclipse which was awesome :)
Deanna C
2024-05-21 05:17:27 +0000 UTC
The one that crosses the disc of the sun stays lit the whole time. Does that rule out a glint of sunlight from the side?
John Rauser
2024-05-21 04:52:53 +0000 UTC
That's going on my wall! Freaking Awesome!
Mike Kowalski
2024-05-21 04:19:57 +0000 UTC
Oh, that’s going to be awesome.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:17:00 +0000 UTC
Be on the lookout in the next couple of days. If you support on Patreon, you’re going to get it for just whatever it costs me. Thank you so much for being here! It means a lot.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:16:45 +0000 UTC
I think that’s a great idea
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:15:52 +0000 UTC
There’s something interesting about doing it on film though isn’t there? It’s a piece of physical matter that was there with you at the time.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:15:17 +0000 UTC
Physically taping it is an interesting idea
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:14:52 +0000 UTC
I have to go back and remember what my aperture was
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:14:23 +0000 UTC
Be on the lookout for a post in the next couple of days!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:14:06 +0000 UTC
Oh no! This is the first I’ve heard of it and I’m working for someone
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:13:27 +0000 UTC
I’m asking the same thing. It could also be the glint from the sun maybe?
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:12:30 +0000 UTC
Thank you for being here! So glad you are here!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:11:24 +0000 UTC
Haha!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:10:55 +0000 UTC
Yes.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:10:38 +0000 UTC
Look for a post in the next couple of days! It’s taking us a long time to get all the systems set up, but rest assured it is yours.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:10:28 +0000 UTC
There’s a way you can set it up for a maximum per month. Thank you for being here!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:09:45 +0000 UTC
It’s yours! Be on the lookout for a post in the next few days!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:08:01 +0000 UTC
I’m so glad everything worked out for you! Aren’t Shadowband wild!?
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:06:38 +0000 UTC
I’ll post it here soon!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:05:51 +0000 UTC
You can do it!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:05:10 +0000 UTC
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you’re here. Be on the lookout for a post in the next few days.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:04:32 +0000 UTC
I hope I find out myself!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:03:23 +0000 UTC
Be looking for a post here soon!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-21 04:03:06 +0000 UTC
Aaaahhh yesss! I've recently started on the eclipse photography journey. I'm taking it slower than Destin... but my OR shot wasn't bad, and I caught the solar flare with my TX shot - I want to put this up as inspiration, and go for a composite for Iceland.
Anon for now
2024-05-21 03:19:42 +0000 UTC
I know what you mean, I REALLY want that photo.
Joseph terrazas
2024-05-21 02:37:23 +0000 UTC
I need one of those prints framed on the wall!
Robert Givens
2024-05-21 00:06:03 +0000 UTC
I hope you share exact details on what is flying by on your video.
dhunton
2024-05-20 22:18:37 +0000 UTC
Wow - just wow! The smile on my face throughout this video... I've not uncontrollably grinned like this in too long!
I've watched loads of videos of this eclipse but this is the one that communicated the event to the point of emotion!
Thank you Destin and family and friends for allowing us to share even an inkling of the sheer awe, wonder and joy of that day (and the joy of the film coming out fantastically)!
Arkman
2024-05-20 21:36:35 +0000 UTC
Wow! Would love to get a print of that <3
Karen Zhen
2024-05-20 21:27:29 +0000 UTC
Every video of yours blows my mind. Keep up the amazing work man!
Made In Britain
2024-05-20 20:11:29 +0000 UTC
What an amazing video. I’ve been subscribed to you for over 5 years, but this video convinced me to become a patreon member.
You are doing such great things destin.
Hans Stam
2024-05-20 19:31:41 +0000 UTC
Thanks a lot Destin for sharing all these amazing stories with us. Watching this video was a delight ! Cheers from France
Abbot K
2024-05-20 19:13:06 +0000 UTC
For sure! I'm a self taught 3D experimenter, in part inspired by you; Do you know how gravitational lensing creates duplicate galaxy images? I make stereoscopic images out of that - I think you'd get giddy looking at them. It's unexpected and I'd love to share them with you. A big thank you, Destin - for all the autodidacts such as myself who need educational help!
Emerge Holographic
2024-05-20 18:42:30 +0000 UTC
This video gave me goosebumps like none other. I've had a love for film photography since my dad first shared his love for it with me as a child. He taught me about film composites a very long time ago, but despite having one of the best 35mm cameras for the job (Pentax LX), I still haven't tried it. You just gave me a life goal, and I'm going to do everything in my power to one day attempt the same thing. Stay awesome, Destin.
Charles Skinner
2024-05-20 18:31:41 +0000 UTC
Going the wrong way to chase the shadow, right? It should have been going parallel to the motion of the moon against the sun, right?
Steve Jones
2024-05-20 18:26:06 +0000 UTC
I think I say this for every video, but this is the most awesome one! :-) Seriously though, it is largely because of Smarter Every Day that I became so interested in solar eclipses in the first place, and I was lucky enough to see both the 2017 and 2024 ones in totality with my family, and being educated in advance for them! For all of us, it is one of our most amazing memories. I talked about trying to make a composite photo (not one shot!) to look like what you made, but unfortunately, my camera wasn't in focus enough to make it useful. I would love to get a copy of this photo printed out for a 'proxy memory'.. If I didn't take the picture, at least it is of the same eclipse, and I know the origin of the picture!!! Thanks for what you are doing, letting us live through you vicariously. Well worth the patreon subscriptions to support you!
Steve Jones
2024-05-20 18:17:15 +0000 UTC
Destin, your 2017 prep videos got me excited to see that eclipse, and it is one of a select few most cherished memories for me. I happen to live in the path of totality for this year's as well, and my wife and I organized the whole day with our homeschool co-op and some other loved ones. We used Dr. Telepun's excellent resources, and set up most of his stations for the 50 or so people who attended. It was another incredible experience, and this time we were able to share it with even more people, including young minds for whom we were able to direct their focus and explain what was happening, as well as to use the whole day to glorify God—Psalm 19 was stuck in my head the whole day!
For our simpler aspirations, everything worked out flawlessly (I was particularly thrilled we got to see shadow bands this time!), and I'm sure this eclipse, too, will reside in my memory for the rest of my life. Thanks so much for doing all of this, and equipping the rest of us to see, understand, and wonder!
Jeremy Nettles
2024-05-20 17:56:09 +0000 UTC
This was great. Looking forward to getting the print.
Joan Ware
2024-05-20 17:55:41 +0000 UTC
Truely awe-inspiring, Destin! What a picture. But I think you have the wrong branch of government in view; could they be NASA’s WB-57 jet planes chasing the shadow?
Keno
2024-05-20 17:17:04 +0000 UTC
I would so pay for a copy of this photo. Also, I will be looking forward to the digital download of it.
Ben Trammell
2024-05-20 16:48:44 +0000 UTC
As an amateur photographer and having taken pictures of the annular eclipse last year, this video got me all giddy. I love the passion that you put in your videos and the simple explanations. You follow a similar, if not the same philosophy that I do: if I can't explain it, I will find someone who is smarter than me who can. Why? Because it bears explaining so myself and others can understand it (better.) The moment I finished watching the video, I looked at my wife and said 'THAT is a picture I want to have. Whether Destin is selling it, for how much, or if he gives it away, I would love a copy of it. Signed if possible!" So Destin, I hope you read all your comments because today you gained another Patreon supporter. I've been a long time YouTube watching your channels, I love the videos, I love that you include your family in them, and I love that you keep things simple, no matter how complicated they are. Thank you!
Ash
2024-05-20 15:35:18 +0000 UTC
Amazing image and story!
Now we just need to organise a group tour to be able to join you in Iceland or Luxor, Egypt for the next one(s).
Cam Sròn Caimbeulach (CSC) Enterprises
2024-05-20 15:26:24 +0000 UTC
I’m hoping metal prints.
Joshua Rouw
2024-05-20 15:14:03 +0000 UTC
In anticipation of a large file, we can create a torrent file and distribute the load. I'm happy to help arrange it.
Daryl Styrk
2024-05-20 14:51:22 +0000 UTC
Like everybody else. It would be great to have an opportunity to buy that print.
Irish Guy
2024-05-20 14:45:19 +0000 UTC
Great video! It was like being there all over again!
Dennis McLaughlin
2024-05-20 13:47:31 +0000 UTC
I would love a copy of that photo. Such an incredible thing to have on the wall and remind us of doing what you love and taking risks.
W. Andy Roche
2024-05-20 13:42:39 +0000 UTC
Man that was beautiful & inspirational!
Nebbstar
2024-05-20 13:30:59 +0000 UTC
Ditto! Would there be a way to order reprints from Indie Film lab with them licensing Destin's prints. I would like to purchase (and frame) 2 copies of the printouts for Dr. Telepun. I'd love to be able to purchase these prints from Destin and also support Indie Film labs if possible. Amazing work. My photos didn't come out nearly as nicely as these and my family really likes the work that's been done here!
JP Cruz
2024-05-20 13:14:58 +0000 UTC
My first thought after seeing that photo was "I would love to buy a printout.". Thanks for the astounding video.
Demi
2024-05-20 13:07:07 +0000 UTC
There are other hints that point to a satellite:
* You have two of them, seemingly flying absolutely parallel, which would be very unlikely for bugs
* The speed along its track looks very constant, which is also unlikely for a bug
* Also, I would expect the light scatter to be less constant for a bug
Are both of the satellites not in the database?
Stefan Schloesser
2024-05-20 12:49:13 +0000 UTC
Exactly why I'm here too. Considering the price is per video too, well worth the money - I'll be sticking around.
Sam Walker
2024-05-20 12:48:05 +0000 UTC
Pentax Digital Spotmeter. If you can find one modified by Zone VI, they have filters installed to compensate for the difference in sensitivity in different color bands. Unfortunately, Zone VI is no longer in operation.
John Wrobleski
2024-05-20 12:03:39 +0000 UTC
I didn't realize that Destin's patreon was a per-video thing rather than per month and am annoyed that even while being a poor college student these last few years, I wasn't subscribed. Here fixing that now!
Johiah
2024-05-20 12:01:42 +0000 UTC
I want a print of that shot! I signed up for this looking to get a chance to buy it, haha.
Joel Dixon
2024-05-20 11:58:13 +0000 UTC
I love every single tiny benefit that I get as a Patreon member for Smarter Every Day. I don’t subscribe for all the stickers, baseballs and a hi-res image of an eclipse, but they are such a nice surprise when they arrive and are so special. Can’t wait to get your eclipse multiple exposure professionally printed and hung up in my office! 🇬🇧
Olie Bosley
2024-05-20 11:51:09 +0000 UTC
I retired 22 years ago, so don’t know Jeff. It’s amazing that film is still hanging on.
Fred S
2024-05-20 11:37:45 +0000 UTC
Hey Destin! Awesome photo. I love your passion and the way you let us be part of it.
I got your stickers a few days ago. It was an unassuming envelope buried under a few other pieces of mail. I let out a squeak of joy when I realized what it was. Made my wife jump. :)
BabylonDreams
2024-05-20 10:21:33 +0000 UTC
Not this trip, but I definitely have in the past
Tim S Root
2024-05-20 08:26:52 +0000 UTC
First time Patreon, long time partaker of all things Smarter Every Day. Photo is absolutely amazing! Top notch work of art! I do have to say that my favorite part was watching your family participate. Such a great example of a family man! It really is such a great feeling to see your own kids participate in activities and learning experiences like this!
Kevin Milne
2024-05-20 07:34:24 +0000 UTC
I teared up a bit when I saw it. Amazing
Eric Nguyen
2024-05-20 05:58:52 +0000 UTC
Destin, I am in awe. Well done, very well done!
Chuck Vickers
2024-05-20 05:26:58 +0000 UTC
Destin, thank you for everything you do for us!
Steves Web
2024-05-20 05:17:57 +0000 UTC
Thank you!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 04:57:26 +0000 UTC
Beautiful work. Very well done on the multi.
MatteBush
2024-05-20 04:56:42 +0000 UTC
Thank you so much!!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 04:56:31 +0000 UTC
I saw the eclipse from Tow, Texas. The clouds cleared up seconds before totality and stayed clear the entire eclipse. This video was amazing and brought back great memories. I some how wasn’t a patron of yours but I am now!
Joshua Rouw
2024-05-20 04:38:55 +0000 UTC
You are an absolutely legend and inspiration. The last few years have been very challenging and this eclipse came in such a serendipitous way. I cannot thank you enough for your content surrounding this topic. Long time fan of your channel, you are a man after my own heart. Seeing your content with Gordon leading up to the eclipse was amazing and got me so excited for it, and really made it so impactful for me. To see this amazing video afterwards and showing Gordon the photo with his reaction has me crying with happiness. Thank you to you and your family and all who made this a reality and sharing it with us 🙏🙂
Anthony S
2024-05-20 04:34:59 +0000 UTC
I think you're right that it's a satellite, but I don't understand what is lighting it. Is earthshine strong enough that your camera could pick up reflected earthshine?
John Rauser
2024-05-20 04:34:39 +0000 UTC
Absolutely awesome Destin. Thank you.
I’m still on high from seeing the Western Australia Eclipse in 2023. I rode my motorcycle across Australia covering 10,000km (6000mi) to see a 1 min totality and it was totally worth it!
Michael Bardorf
2024-05-20 04:32:00 +0000 UTC
Great video. We went to see the eclipse too from California, you were right it is infectious, we want to fly to Europe to see the next one! Can't wait to see the upload.
Brian L
2024-05-20 03:49:21 +0000 UTC
Gonna print it and frame it! Thank you Destin and EVERYONE involved in this! What a wild cool unbelievable image! TYTYTY!
Mark Lam
2024-05-20 03:48:14 +0000 UTC
I subscribed just for this photo. Thanks Destin. Been watching for a decade at least.
Emerge Holographic
2024-05-20 03:40:25 +0000 UTC
Can’t wait to get that photo printout!
Alex Bajer
2024-05-20 03:30:41 +0000 UTC
Also, just sent you an email with an idea about the objects you captured! Let me know what you think.
Fred Matney
2024-05-20 03:25:09 +0000 UTC
Thank you for doing what you do to keep the sciences interesting for the younger generations. You’ve figured out how to connect to them in their world of online everything!
Fred Matney
2024-05-20 03:23:33 +0000 UTC
Just watched the video and that is the coolest photo I think I’ve ever seen! Super cool accomplishment!
Nicholas Sadler
2024-05-20 03:06:12 +0000 UTC
I drove to Poplar Bluff, MO, from northern Wisconsin for the eclipse. Because of your previous video, I was prepared for a great eclipse experience. I cherish the photo of totality I got because of your efforts to share the knowledge. Thank you for the amazing videos.
Mike & Kate Miller
2024-05-20 02:53:53 +0000 UTC
THAT IS AWESOME! thank you! FYI - I think your comment about how the light got eerie feeling was truly accurate. It was sunny and warm in southern IL but yet it didn"t feel "nice" anymore. I also used the solar eclipse app as well ( until it crashed right before shadow bands).
Deanna C
2024-05-20 02:48:24 +0000 UTC
Hey Destin, just wanted to say thank you for all that you do, especially around the eclipse. I was fortunate enough to take an astronomy class in high school, where my teacher impressed on me the unparalled magic of eclipses. But it was your videos that helped me convince my friends and family in 2017 and this year to travel 450mi to catch them. I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything, there's truly nothing that compares. I would love to purchase a couple of these prints, eagerly looking out for them. <3
Evan Bunke
2024-05-20 02:36:18 +0000 UTC
Was that f/11 at 1/125” all the way across? With the filter on for the partials, and the filter removed for totality?
Met Hasteen
2024-05-20 02:28:54 +0000 UTC
Hi Destin,
For those looking to try this "on the cheap", without spending mega bucks on a special camera... I was able to accomplish something similar (double, triple, or even more exposure) by pressing the rewind button on the bottom of the camera (the button used to disengage the manual winder so the film could be rolled back into the canister) while advancing the film lever on a manual-film-advancing (non built-in-auto-advancing-motor) camera.
This had the effect of making my camera think the film was advanced, making it ready for the next shot... without the film actually advancing.
This method I admit isn't perfect. If the film does move, even the slightest, during the advance, it will throw off the double (or more) exposure... But if you can practice many times beforehand, with the right camera (Mine was a Ricoh KR-10), it is doable.
Giving this more thought, I suppose to make it more reliable, you could load the film into a 35mm camera, then use something like a "dark room bag" to open the camera and physically tape the film inside the camera to keep even the minute advances from happening...
Just a thought...
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!
- Jason
THX1139
2024-05-20 02:17:52 +0000 UTC
You can do pretty advanced historical searches if you dive into their Query Builder. This is the search for every TLE from April 8th. You can probably refine it to a smaller window and/or only show LEO sats but I am not an expert on how.
https://www.space-track.org/basicspacedata/query/class/gp_history/CREATION_DATE/2024-04-08--2024-04-09/orderby/NORAD_CAT_ID,EPOCH/format/tle/emptyresult/show
Jason P Sheldon
2024-05-20 02:16:19 +0000 UTC
Best of luck! I would love to offer help, but no idea where to start. Would be cool to have a BTS if you or someone can solve it!
Liam Brinton
2024-05-20 02:14:41 +0000 UTC
What a great shot, and on film no less! As an avid film shooter, I used Kodak Gold and an old SLR for this year’s eclipse, but none of my shots are as cool as the one you got. Super cool!
Met Hasteen
2024-05-20 02:12:23 +0000 UTC
Congrats on the incredible shot!! Can't wait to see it in print! This eclipse holds a bit of sentimental value since it was the first time I experienced totality.
Whit
2024-05-20 02:08:18 +0000 UTC
We flew in to Dallas, and the weather looked terrible, so we planned to get up early in the morning to chase a hole in the clouds. We drove most of the way to where they shot this, driving through Oklahoma and then up into Arkansas finally catching clear skies just as the eclipse started close to Mena, AR. Fully worth it.
Masterwork Tools
2024-05-20 02:05:58 +0000 UTC
I’m am so gonna be in the lookout for that file/print. It got me to a little bit of tears that you are willing to share this with us. I was able to capture the eclipse on my camera up here in Ohio and it was one of the best experiences to ever witness!
Joseph Russell
2024-05-20 01:58:15 +0000 UTC
I couldn't possibly love this post any more than anyone else. I'm looking forward to the photo.
Duke Lakewood
2024-05-20 01:57:48 +0000 UTC
Please make this the next Patreon sticker. Looking forward to downloading the full res image
jahr
2024-05-20 01:56:16 +0000 UTC
I would pay real money for a proper analog photographic print of that photo the way you did the scan+print. A nice meter-wide by 20cm strip print or something to hang above the door to my home office near some of my other astro artwork.
Anonymous Freak
2024-05-20 01:53:01 +0000 UTC
Went to Georgetown TX for the eclipse and stayed at a friends house. Who’s dad is a BIG fan of SED, so this poster is gonna be an amazing gift for him.
Jonathan Boring
2024-05-20 01:52:53 +0000 UTC
What a great shot! I'm impressed by your patience and dedication.
Mary Wolfe
2024-05-20 01:47:48 +0000 UTC
Thanks Mathieu!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:47:47 +0000 UTC
Absolutely man I’m gonna give it to everybody that supports on here! I’ll give the digital to everyone and you can print it however you want, but I will also set up a way to order a print.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:47:30 +0000 UTC
I have not quite figured this out, but I will work on it
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:45:43 +0000 UTC
Incoming in a couple of days!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:45:17 +0000 UTC
Thank you for jumping on board, Rebecca!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:44:47 +0000 UTC
Thanks Jason!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:44:36 +0000 UTC
Yes, I started trying to figure it out. It takes a long time to wrestle the data!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:44:26 +0000 UTC
As best as I can tell looking at in-the-sky.org the only satellite in the area was GPS 6
RYAN INGOGLIA
2024-05-20 01:44:22 +0000 UTC
I’m super pumped to hear that thank you for supporting!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:43:48 +0000 UTC
Does it take into account where the satellite was on that particular date? Basically does it keep the TLEs for every date?
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:43:26 +0000 UTC
Awesome! You should have it in a couple of days!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:42:52 +0000 UTC
Awesome!! did you eat at that Dairy Queen?
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:42:31 +0000 UTC
It will be here for you in a couple of days
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:42:16 +0000 UTC
It’s a pretty awesome machine. What kind of Light Meter do you use? I just recently started using one on my phone.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:42:06 +0000 UTC
Thank you for the kind words Mike. I really like hearing about families who watch the videos together. It’s so fun.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:41:38 +0000 UTC
I certainly feel like Gordon is my teacher on this topic!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:40:42 +0000 UTC
Your 2017 eclipse shot inspired me to catch this one in Hot Springs Arkansas. My dad was a solar physicist for NOAA so I did my own photo experiment with his old broken Canon F1 and AE1. They're terribly distorted but satisfying... I can use them to diagnose and fix them someday. Thanks for the best experience of my life!
Lora Donnelly
2024-05-20 01:40:09 +0000 UTC
Check here in a couple of days it’ll be here for you!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:40:05 +0000 UTC
I really appreciate the kind words. It was an absolute joy.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:39:36 +0000 UTC
I feel like it is as well.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:39:19 +0000 UTC
Thank you very much for jumping on Patreon! I’m grateful! Look for info on the photo coming in the next few days.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:39:02 +0000 UTC
Sometimes living in the moment is the the best way to do it!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:38:29 +0000 UTC
My first eclipse in 2017 blew my mind.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:38:01 +0000 UTC
Thank you for saying nice things!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:37:37 +0000 UTC
It’s so cool!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:37:11 +0000 UTC
I think you can send a direct message on here somehow. MK helps me with messages so she will make sure I get to see it!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:36:56 +0000 UTC
Glad to support. By the way, do I need to ask for a copy of the picture or will it be available generically soon?
Ralph Woodard
2024-05-20 01:36:01 +0000 UTC
What an awesome memory Mike.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:35:53 +0000 UTC
Absolutely! I will package it up in the next couple of days!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:35:37 +0000 UTC
It was a super awesome experience. Thank you for making it possible through your support Warren!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:35:13 +0000 UTC
Be on the lookout for the post in the next couple of days! It’s a really big file!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:34:34 +0000 UTC
Thank you for so much for supporting as a patron Henry. Your support allowed me to purchase RZ67 camera to take the shot!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:34:03 +0000 UTC
So glad you did it!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:33:14 +0000 UTC
Great idea!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:32:53 +0000 UTC
Do you work with Jeff?
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:32:43 +0000 UTC
Yes, I considered using the film release button on the bottom, but my understanding is sometimes that could lightly shipped the film. There is a particular Nikon model that has a little lever for multi shot exposure but I don’t remember which model it is. Was it the F2?
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:32:14 +0000 UTC
Thank you Ralph! I appreciate your support!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:31:02 +0000 UTC
That photo is absolutely beautiful and, frankly, having that on your wall would be a status symbol that would put an original Picasso to shame
Seamus Campbell
2024-05-20 01:30:48 +0000 UTC
Thanks Pat O!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:29:45 +0000 UTC
I’m glad you saw it!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:29:25 +0000 UTC
Ooohh neat!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:28:59 +0000 UTC
Jase is awesome!!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:26:52 +0000 UTC
That was awesome! Thanks Destin!
Reflections Vapor
2024-05-20 01:26:14 +0000 UTC
Probably the coolest one I’ve ever taken!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-20 01:26:07 +0000 UTC
This is one of the coolest photos I’ve ever seen…
LilyFox
2024-05-20 01:16:50 +0000 UTC
Ive been patiently waiting for a SED eclipse video as I suffered the same fate over in Skaneatleles. A few brief glimpses of partial eclipse, and fully clouded out for totality. At least we get to see it through Destin's eyes.
Gregory Williams
2024-05-20 01:02:05 +0000 UTC
Such an awesome photo of the eclipse on film. It reminds me of this photo of a lunar eclipse that was captured on film. https://www.jasondefreitas.com/astro/p/eclipse
Andrew Fordyce
2024-05-20 00:46:00 +0000 UTC
Could I get a copy too??
Pete
2024-05-20 00:45:56 +0000 UTC
As an "OLD SCHOOL" film photographer it was a pleasure to see the application of contemporary knowledge and old school tools to contemporary problem solving. I have in my portfolio numerous examples of time-lapse single frame photography. As a PS for future reference there are a couple of what used to be high end NIKON cameras that we could do this with in addition to the Mamyia you used. It was a good choice because it was medium format whereas the NIKON would have been 35mm. I am surprised though that either no one gave you the option or you ruled out the option of a digital back for the Mamiya, or a Hasselblad that would have created the same image with the same shooting sequence.
Steven Kershaw
2024-05-20 00:43:07 +0000 UTC
I have to admit that I have been unimpressed with an eclipse. I've "seen" several partials, but never a total. This year's eclipse was sorta cool in a way. I fell to peer pressure and built a little view box for my coworkers and we took it outside and looked as the "projection" in the box. Then I went back to work. Watching this video, I can't quite describe the emotion that I felt reflected as you described your excitement... geeking out if you will. Truth is that hearing your story on the trip, the suspense of getting the shot and the whole family getting involved was somehow more engaging for me. Oh, by the way. You're description of the light feeling "icky".... you put the word to the exact feeling I had that day, but just couldn't say it. Thank you.
b1pig
2024-05-20 00:41:42 +0000 UTC
Sounds like the perfect next sticker idea! Great job Destin!
Matt Larson
2024-05-20 00:24:41 +0000 UTC
That was fun!! Thank you for sharing it with us Destin.
David Glover
2024-05-20 00:20:47 +0000 UTC
I saw it in person at your urging. It was so worth it. I did not have the equipment or skills to take a proper photo so I just lived in the moment. I’m excited to buy prints from you as memories and to convey it to others better than words can.
EpicWolverine
2024-05-20 00:03:29 +0000 UTC
Awesome video and thanks for sharing your passion for getting Smarter Every Day.
Daniel Turner
2024-05-19 23:59:47 +0000 UTC
Can't wait to see the high res photos!!
Roman Calderon
2024-05-19 23:55:14 +0000 UTC
Appreciate you
pat o.
2024-05-19 23:52:51 +0000 UTC
The enthusiasm here is making me teary-eyed. So happy to be along for the ride, Destin. Thank you!
Jeanine McCarthy
2024-05-19 23:49:39 +0000 UTC
Wow what a crazy and bold shot you pulled off! I got into eclipses because your 2019 video, and I also got into film photography because of your Kodak videos. I can’t wait for the photo! I would love to buy large prints if you’re planning to do that!
Gordon
2024-05-19 23:42:12 +0000 UTC
Words cant say how exited I am to get4 this photo, Im going to frame it and hang it up in my room. Good work to everyone involved In making this happen!
Bradley Schiesser
2024-05-19 23:31:19 +0000 UTC
My 14 year old squealed when he heard we might have the picture. This was one of our favorite memories of this spring.
Lisa Marie Fuqua
2024-05-19 23:28:10 +0000 UTC
Well, Destin, I have no idea if that was a satellite or not, but if you watch the Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch, then that has to be a UAP as Travis says. Other than that who knows. I will continue to support your causes.
Ralph Woodard
2024-05-19 23:09:09 +0000 UTC
Can't wait to get this photo! Well done!
Dan
2024-05-19 23:04:38 +0000 UTC
The eclipse was a unfortunately rare "family day" for us. My girls are all in their 20's now, and they have their own things going on. I'm so grateful that you are going to sharee that amazing photo with us. Thank you!
David Macauley
2024-05-19 23:01:09 +0000 UTC
That's a Nikon F...not a FS...
John White
2024-05-19 22:40:19 +0000 UTC
Dustin, when I was in college years ago I really got into photography. Had my own darkroom, rolled my own film, etc. did stuff like your time lapse several times. My cameras were Nikon FS. I could pull the film rewind release and the film stayed put so I could recock the shutter without moving the film along. Used a shutter release to trip the shutter there fore very little shaking of the camera. Wish I could have been there when you were getting started to have given you some ideas.. John
John White
2024-05-19 22:39:34 +0000 UTC
32 years as a Kodak sensitizing dye chemist. Proud and happy that you did this. Wonderful job on the photo but even more sharing the enthusiasm of all involved. By the way it was cloudy here in Rochester. :-(
Fred S
2024-05-19 22:31:31 +0000 UTC
We need a sticker of the eclipse phases!!
Jonathan Boring
2024-05-19 22:11:18 +0000 UTC
Soo unbelievable. Have this on my bucket list, but couldn't come around watching one myself so far. Germany won't have one for a long long time. So I'd need to travel a bit. :D
Btw. Thanks for the great stickers again!
Dominik Elfein
2024-05-19 22:09:57 +0000 UTC
We all want 😁
Mathieu Goulet
2024-05-19 22:03:45 +0000 UTC
So excited for this image! Thank you again for providing the inspiration to get me to drive 9 hours away to see this incredible event!
Not A Clever Man
2024-05-19 22:00:54 +0000 UTC
What a lovely video, it just epitomises why I'm a patron. Your warmth and enthusiasm are completely infectious, my wife and I watched it together and we were both smiling the whole time. And what an incredible shot - looking forward to the print!
Henry Kenyon
2024-05-19 21:59:07 +0000 UTC
Inspirational.
Simon York
2024-05-19 21:57:05 +0000 UTC
I am so excited to buy a print. As a huge film and space nerd I'm so impressed with the shot. Well done!
Lesa Giesbrecht
2024-05-19 21:51:50 +0000 UTC
dude. this got me teary eyed. Your enthusiasm for learning, your drive to try new things, you're sharing your journey with the world is what we need now more than ever. Bringing everyone together with science. I salute you!
Warren Spiker
2024-05-19 21:47:55 +0000 UTC
Amazing
Vincent
2024-05-19 21:43:32 +0000 UTC
Awesome video and I am definitely going to get a big print of that image.
Matt Lindley
2024-05-19 21:41:12 +0000 UTC
Can't wait to get a print
Simon Priisholm
2024-05-19 21:21:53 +0000 UTC
I'm looking forward to printing it out. We were in an unfortunate part of Texas but were able to catch a couple of brief views under heavy cloud cover.
Daryl Styrk
2024-05-19 21:12:37 +0000 UTC
Wow! Looks amazing man! I am so happy that I got to take my two kids to see their first solar eclipse.
Mike H.
2024-05-19 20:59:23 +0000 UTC
Destin, thank you for encouraging people to go see this event. I was a few miles away at the Historic Bollinger Mill for my first solar eclipse. It was amazing. I want to share a photo with you, I'm a supporter on Patreon, but I didn't see a way to send a photo. Let me know how I can do that (or let me know if you're not interested) Thanks again for all the work you do producing these videos.
Mike and Sonja Connell
2024-05-19 20:48:49 +0000 UTC
Mate that photo is EPIC!!!!!
Aaron Cheeseman
2024-05-19 20:48:19 +0000 UTC
Amazing! Hope it will be possible to send to Europe aswell without completely breaking the bank. 🤞
Martin Gyllencreutz
2024-05-19 20:45:55 +0000 UTC
That was a treat. I got to visit my friends a few hours away in Culver, OR, for totality during the 2017 eclipse. Was not prepared for the impact of that experience, but was able to share it with my wife and kids, and that was awesome. Thank you for all that you do, Destin!
Jed Ralls
2024-05-19 20:43:18 +0000 UTC
Nice I was in Dayton too! watched it from the airforce museum. Didn't get any great photos but didn't really try either.
ShadeByTheSea
2024-05-19 20:38:16 +0000 UTC
That was all kinds of awesome. Destin you are one of my favorite humans.
Kn1nJa
2024-05-19 20:31:15 +0000 UTC
Thank you 🙏🏼 very much!! That was a big bucket list of mine and I flew all the way from Orlando to Dayton, Ohio and got to see a beautiful picture of it and your doctor Friend’s app on my iPhone worked out great walked me through the whole process. It was such a joy to see it, and it was so emotionally overwhelming.
Jim Fox
2024-05-19 20:30:41 +0000 UTC
Long time viewer of your content and have been meaning to become a patron for awhile and now I have the means of doing it!! looking forwards to the info on the print of your Eclipse photo. This one was my first eclipse and I know my wife and I would love to have your picture hanging in our office!
Corey Lux
2024-05-19 20:19:42 +0000 UTC
Hi Destin, I bet it's a satelite, no bug will ever fly in such a straight line and constant speed, let alone twice :-) Love your spirit and enthousiasm and the great guys you give such a big spotlight in your videos, Cheers!
Bas
2024-05-19 20:19:25 +0000 UTC
I just kept smiling throughout the complete video. I truly enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this.
cep
2024-05-19 20:12:48 +0000 UTC
I am from france and visited my friends in Ohio, we ve been lucky to view the entire eclipse ! It was so beautiful, i had no such memories from the one back in 1999. Loved your video there ! So much passion !! Keep on doing what u love. Lookin forward that beautiful photo, i rly wish to see it in person printef or in hd
Amrod33
2024-05-19 20:11:20 +0000 UTC
You convinced me that it was worth traveling to see the eclipse. I have to say that it was completely worth it.
Your heart and curiosity are infectious. Thank you for sharing with us. Interested people are truly interesting.
John M Sweeney
2024-05-19 20:10:27 +0000 UTC
"You already printed it. You wild man" that was an amazing reaction and made me smile.
It's people like him who gets students interested in their subject.
I loved this video ♥️
blendertom
2024-05-19 20:09:48 +0000 UTC
This is why i'm still a Patreon after all these years (2019?), nothing beats the way you and your colleagues and friends can inspire people with your purest form of passion. Im watching this with my wife who is not technical, doesnt know much about space or spaceflight, and she is smiling ear to ear, thats what you accomplish with your videos. Cant wait to show your content to my daughter in a few years..
Mike Franke
2024-05-19 20:09:42 +0000 UTC
Me too man.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-19 20:07:28 +0000 UTC
I'll have info probably tomorrow on that.
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-19 20:07:11 +0000 UTC
I'd love to buy a copy and/or print.
Brett Davison
2024-05-19 20:05:56 +0000 UTC
The Mamiya RZ67 has been my "go to" camera since 1986. I look forwward to the special post
John Wrobleski
2024-05-19 20:05:56 +0000 UTC
Me too. I'd love to give it to my father in law. That was basically the same thing we watched from his back yard
Tim S Root
2024-05-19 20:04:20 +0000 UTC
Excited!!
Mika
2024-05-19 19:58:25 +0000 UTC
As the crow flies, we were within 2 miles of each other during the eclipse!
Tim S Root
2024-05-19 19:56:07 +0000 UTC
I’ve had your old composite eclipse photo as my computer wallpaper for years. It’s cool to see a new one!
Austin Burnham
2024-05-19 19:54:11 +0000 UTC
See if you can get an account at https://www.space-track.org , they maintain the official unclassified, public DOD satellite catalog. Shouldn't be too hard to get an account and figure out which sat it was as long as it's not classified. Most of the catalog is publicly available.
Jason P Sheldon
2024-05-19 19:53:58 +0000 UTC
I took my family to rural Vermont to see the eclipse this year and it was truly an amazing event. This is exactly the kind of print I’d love to get to commemorate our trip. Thank you Destin!
Joseph Fillion
2024-05-19 19:53:27 +0000 UTC
congrats on the epic shot!
My guess for the 2 objects are satellites from the recent SpaceX rideshare mission that launched on the 7th (11 satellites launched). Would explain why they are going in the same direction, but slightly different spacing as opposed to in a line like a starlink train. No idea which of the satellites they could be though unfortunately.
No idea how to verify this unfortunately.
Liam Brinton
2024-05-19 19:52:59 +0000 UTC
Thanks for sharing Destin - this is fabulous. You are rocking it!
Jason Hagenow
2024-05-19 19:51:58 +0000 UTC
Haha I believe you! Can't wait
Matti Loimaranta
2024-05-19 19:50:34 +0000 UTC
I'll send you a digital copy ASAP. Gotta figure out a distribution method, the file is HUGE!
Smarter Every Day
2024-05-19 19:46:22 +0000 UTC
New to Patreon! So happy to be here—love the work you’re doing.
Rebecca
2024-05-19 19:46:11 +0000 UTC
This was so great! Can't lie, I got quite emotional watching everyone have such a great time and all the reactions to the many great things! Thank you so much!
Dale McDonald
2024-05-19 19:45:05 +0000 UTC
That was an amazing photo, I truly look forward to that post.
Keep up the great work!
matthew s arnold
2024-05-19 19:44:41 +0000 UTC
I’d love to purchase a large print!!
Justin Carvacho
2024-05-19 19:42:25 +0000 UTC
I loved the video. I had an awesome adventure with friends to see the eclipse. We started out headed to Texas and ended up in Arkansas. I love your picture too. Great job!!!
Shawn Johnson
2024-05-19 19:37:56 +0000 UTC
Great video! Thanks for sharing the picture! I got to see the eclipse with my family and this picture will be a great memory for us.
Kenzie
2024-05-19 19:37:36 +0000 UTC
Great video!
marcel mušič
2024-05-19 19:37:31 +0000 UTC
That's definitely a satellite. There are so many of them flying around it has to be one.
P.S. Awesome that we can get a copy of the film photo, it was stunning!
Matti Loimaranta
2024-05-19 19:37:29 +0000 UTC
Thanks Destin 🙏🏻
Mathieu Goulet
2024-05-19 19:36:18 +0000 UTC