How does one take pictures of Vulcanoids during an eclipse?
Step 0: Select a total Eclipse. See http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/solar.html for detailed eclipse information. You need to select an observing site close the centerline of the shadow of totality. In some cases, it helps to join a group such as one organized by TravelQuest International (http://www.tq-international.com). Step 1: Perform a “zenith test” well ahead of the eclipse making sure that you can image objects fainter than +8.0 magnitude under lighting conditions similar to that of a total solar eclipse. See Question 3.4: “How can one know if your setup can image a faint Vulcanoid?” for more information. Step 2: Select your target position relative to the center of the solar disk. See Question 3.1: “Where is the most likely place to find Vulcanoids?” for more information on where to look. Step 3: You need to practice finding your target position without resorting to the classic &”star-hop” method. Find the same position relative to the center of the disk of the full moon.
