Astro-Geo-GIS

An original point of view

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Most extremal points of every solar eclipse feature a strange optical effect, as we can see two separate shadows in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Learn about a fantastic elevation trick in Stellarium, which can raise your observation venue hypothetically into the Earth's atmosphere.

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The rainbow above Loch Ness, just outside of Uruquart Castle.

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Deep partial solar eclipse observed in Scotland - 10 years ago! Time flies! https://astro-geo-gis.com/deep-partial-solar-eclipse-in-scotland/

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A nice tool was developed for UK address cleansing and geocoding in Bing. Very smart in use.

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Total solar eclipse 2026 - watch the most detailed visualization of the eclipse circumstances over Greenland and western Europe.

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The results of remote observation of the 2017 partial solar eclipse in Argentina by webcam mounted around Cerro Chapelco Base. The compilation shows clearly how the light level changed as the eclipse progressed. The visual asymmetry is driven by the webcam ISO sensitivity adaptation. Read more about the observation here: https://astro-geo-gis.com/the-remote-observation-of-partial-solar-eclipse/

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Monthly extremes of lunar declination during the 2025 major lunar standstill with the breakdown between the mean declination as well as latitudes of 50N, 30S, and equator. The culmination of the major standstill will occur in January 2025. The Moon's declination has its impact on the moonrise/moonset azimuth and distant landscape features, which can be seen with the Moon in the background. Learn more here: https://astro-geo-gis.com/major-lunar-standstill-and-moonrise-moonset-azimuth-fluctuations/

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Is it worth buying a Nikon D5300 for night photography? Such a trivial question isn't it? The D5300 is an affordable DSLR model, with a compromise between low price and good night image quality. Learn more: https://astro-geo-gis.com/nikon-d5300-test-4-the-night-photography-facilities/

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Quick OSM effective data collection

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Midnight sun - Hammerfest, Norway [Smarthotel.no] The sequence of webcam shots from the last summer solstice. 

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Idle Python module installation on Windows 11

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Total solar eclipse below the horizon in northern Spain 8.04.2024. The greatest phase will occur at mid-nautical dusk where observers should see the shadow passing through the primary twilight zone at solar azimuth. The best chance to see the 12P/Pons-Brooks comet since January 1888! Don't miss out! https://astro-geo-gis.com/12p-pons-brooks-comet-during-2024-total-solar-eclipse/ #spain #galicia

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The Gregorian Calendar calculator which allows you to compute the total length of your life for example. This is the Polish version, but the English (International) one can be found here: https://astro-geo-gis.com/projects/gregorian-calendar/gregorian-calendar-calculator/

If you want to buy some long-term calendars, please visit this link: http://shop.astro-geo-gis.com/kategoria-produktu/printouts/calendars/ Learn more about the calculator here: https://astro-geo-gis.com/how-to-calculate-the-duration-of-your-life/

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Discover the new viewing mode in Stellarium which shows you quite a true sky, almost the same as you can see when going outside!

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Great American Eclipse 2024, supplement I - New Foundland [Xjubier.free.fr]

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How to capture a landscape from the middle of the plane?

– Nowadays lots of people around the world have the opportunity to travel by plane. The seat in the "C" or "D" row falls in the very middle

Get to know how to capture nice images from the middle of the plane