Simon Wallace, a builder by trade, described capturing and livestreaming the recent solar eclipse as "fantastic." Wallace, who developed a passion for astrophotography during the COVID-19 lockdowns, has since built a fully automated astronomical rig at his home in Suffolk, England.
For Wednesday's eclipse, Wallace set up his mobile equipment in a rural location, choosing a spot with an unobstructed view of the horizon. He spent hours preparing to livestream the event on YouTube for his followers. "I've not seen one like that before," Wallace told BBC Radio Suffolk, comparing it to an event he witnessed last year. "it wasn't as much of an eclipse as this, so for me it was really quite special."
Wallace expressed his awe at the celestial event, stating, "It's just an incredible thing to see - it doesn't happen very often and it's something everyone can enjoy." He also noted that favorable weather conditions contributed to the success of his observation, remarking, "Even the weather played ball, we didn't have any clouds, it was fantastic."
