Stephen James O'Meara's Secret Sky: Searching for shadow bands
April 2009: This eclipse phenomenon can surface more often than you'd expect.
Contributed by Stephen James O'Meara
Published:
February 23, 2009
| In my March 2009 column, when I told you about the wonder of seeing shadow bands without an eclipse, I had no idea that searching for these phantom serpents of the air (which slither in long dark waves and patches across bright surfaces) would become so habit forming. I was going to let the subject slide for a few months, but my enthusiasm to share with you some more observations overtook me. |
You are currently not logged in. This article is only available to Astronomy magazine subscribers.
Already a subscriber to Astronomy magazine?
If you are already a subscriber to Astronomy magazine you must log into your account to view this article. If you do not have an account you will
need to regsiter for one. Registration is FREE and only takes a couple minutes.
Non-subscribers, Subscribe TODAY and save!
|
|
Get instant access to subscriber content on Astronomy.com!
- Access our interactive Atlas of the Stars
- Get full access to StarDome PLUS
- Columnist articles
- Search and view our equipment review archive
- Receive full access to our Ask Astro answers
- BONUS web extras not included in the magazine
- Much more!
|