2001 Leonid Meteor Storm Print Set
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The Great Leonid Meteor Storm of 2001 provided a fantastic photographic opportunity.Earth's orbit carried our planet through an especially dense dust trail from Comet Tempel-Tuttle which produced the spectacular meteor display. Fred Espenak and Pat Totten traveled half way around the world to photograph this historic event from the dark skies of Ayers Rock, AUSTRALIA. A brief description of their best photographs follows.
During a one hour exposure, many Leonid meteors can be seen near the South Celestial Pole.Note that Uluru (Ayers Rock) can be seen in silhouette along the horizon.
Nikon 6006, Sigma 28-105 zoom at 28mm f/4, one hour exposure, Kodak Royal Gold 400 (©2001 by Fred Espenak)
The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are framed by the amazing meteor storm of 2001 Nov 19. The fireball above the Large Cloud was nearly as bright as the Full Moon and left a trail which persisted for over ten minutes.This 27 minute composite is made from three 9-minute exposures using a 35mm Nikkor lens.
Nikon FG, Nikkor 35mm f/2.8, composite of three 9-minute exposures, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Fred Espenak)
The radiant of the Leonid shower is clearly seen from the many meteor trails diverging from the sickle shaped head of Leo.The Beehive Cluster (M44) is near the center while the bright 'star' to the upper right is Jupiter in Gemini.
Nikon FE, Nikkor 24mm f/2.8, composite of four 9-minute exposures, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Fred Espenak)
Dozens of the brightest Leonid meteors are captured in this 72 minute composite made from eight 9-minute exposures using a 16mm full frame fisheye lens. To the lower right, the meteor shower radiates from the sickle shaped string of stars in Leo. Orion (center left) appears upside down in this southern hemisphere image with the 'winter' Milky Way. Note the two bolides in Taurus (center left) and near the Large Magellanic Cloud (top right).
Nikon FE, Nikkor 16mm f/2.8, composite of eight 9-minute exposures, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Fred Espenak)
Canis Major, Orion and Taurus are invaded by a storm of meteors. Note the bolide through Taurus which was as bright as the full Moon and left a dust trail which persisted for 15 minutes.This 72 minute composite is made from eight 9-minute exposures using a 28mm Nikkor lens.
Nikon FG, Nikkor 28mm f/2.8, composite of eight 9-minute exposures, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Fred Espenak)
The southern Milky Way from Centaurus, Crux and Carina (lower left) through Canis Major and Orion (upper right) stretches across the diagonal. This photo is composed of two 9-minute exposures. A number of Leonid meteors are seen radiating from Leo (upper left). The Magellanic Clouds are also visible to the lower right.
Nikon FE, Nikkor 16mm f/2.8, composite of two 9-minute exposures, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Fred Espenak)
A fifteen minute exposure captures the shower radiant in Leo along with dozens on meteor trails.
Nikon FG, Nikkor 50mm f/2, 15 minute exposure, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Pat Totten)
Meteors quickly flash across the southern sky in an image that captures Uluru (Ayers Rock) on the horizon.The star trails of Crux and Centaurus are to the left while the ghostly images of the Magellanic Clouds are visible to the right.
Nikon 6006, Sigma 18-35 zoom at 18mm f/2.8, 15 minute exposure, Fuji Superia 800 (©2001 by Pat Totten)
You can now order deluxe 8" x 12" enlargements of these photographs.Each glossy print is made directly from Espenak's original digital files onto photographic paper using a top quality digital printer. This process offers continuous tone photographic output combined with the archival quality of true photographs.
Poster-size enlargements (12" x 18" up to 24" x 36") of these images are also available. A state-of-the-art digital printer is used which can achieve color fidelity and saturation superior to any analog photographic process.And since our photographic files are digital, nothing is lost in the transition.The best paper and inks are used for incredible color, sharpness, brilliance and long life. Under normal viewing conditions, these prints will last for several decades with no perceptual fading.
Each print reveals a wealth of details with incredible sharpness, brilliance, contrast and color. Re-live the excitement and beauty of the Storm through these unique photographs.
Size:
Print Size | Price 1 | Availability |
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8" x 12" | $22 USD | In Stock |
1 Price is $20 USD each for 4 or more prints (in any combination).
Order the complete set of eight prints (one of each) for $140 USD.
Standard prints are in stock for immediate shipping.
Shipping and handling:
Shipping Address | Shipping Fee |
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USA | $6 USD |
CANADA | $7 USD |
EUROPE | $12 USD |
Above shipping rates are for first 8 standard size prints.For each additional 2 prints, add $1 ($2 Europe). For rates to other countries, please contact MrEclipse.
Sizes -
Print Size | Price | Availability |
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12" x 18" | $45 USD | Special Order |
16" x 24" | $60 USD | Special Order |
20" x 30" | $75 USD | Special Order |
24" x 36" | $100 USD | Special Order |
Poster prints are available by Special Order and require two extra weeks for delivery.
Shipping and handling:
Shipping Address | Shipping Fee |
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USA | $10 USD |
CANADA | $12 USD |
EUROPE | $16 USD |
Above shipping rates are for first 2 poster size prints.For each additional print, add $1 ($2 Europe). For rates to other countries, please contact MrEclipse.
Cash or Check (US dollars) payable to "Fred Espenak".All foreign (non-USA) checks require a $10 collection fee charged by our bank.
Sorry, no credit cards.
Standard Size -
2001 Leonid Meteor Storm Standard Size Prints
(Standard Size: 8" x 12")
Poster Size -
2001 Leonid Meteor Storm Poster Prints
(Poster Sizes: 12" x 18", 16" x 24", 20" x 30" and 24" x 36")
All photographs are copyright by Fred Espenak.
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Last revised: 2008 Aug 12