The total solar eclipse lasted 3 minutes 45 seconds, but seemed much shorter. Local time ( about 30 miles east of Curacao) was 2:13 pm.
The camera used was a Sony Mavica digital still camera.
Venus was visible but far from the sun.
Closer were Mercury and Jupiter, visible in the second shot. The trip also included a visit to the Arecibo radio telescope, which is much more impressive than pictures ever can indicate.
Bromeliads in PR Rainforest.
Christopher Colombus' crypt is guarded by the Military in Santo Domingo.
My interests are: All text, photos and drawings (c) 1998, 1999, 2009 Lewis M. Cook
Astronomy, especially variable stars
CCD cameras
Violin Making
Sports Car Racing (retired) Email me at 
Links to Projects
Lew's CCD Camera project I'm building a photo album of some interesting pictures. I hope you enjoy them! 
Lew's Bird's Eye Maple Fiddle.