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Panasonic to Shoot and Broadcast Total Eclipse with Two Cameras

On the morning of November 14th, 2012, the North of Australia will witness a total solar eclipse. Panasonic, using its HIT(R) solar panels and lithium ion batteries for storage, will produce a live broadcast of this spectacular astronomical phenomenon via USTREAM.

Key Image for Panasonic Eclipse Live by Solar Power (Graphic: Business Wire)

Filming the Sun, Using the Sun. Join us in witnessing this incredible astronomical show! Enjoy the count down until the start of the broadcast on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Facebook: Fhttps://www.facebook.com/PanasonicEclipseLive
http://facebook.com/PanasonicEclipseLiveBySolarPower
Twitter: Fhttps://twitter.com/EclipsebySolar

Broadcasting from Two Bases
The main camera at the seashore in Port Douglas and the sub camera at Fitzroy Island will shoot the total eclipse. Both cameras and broadcast systems will work on power generated by the solar panels and stored in the batteries. The videos will be available to view on the following pages.

Dual Screen of the Main and the Sub *Available on PC only.
https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicEclipseLiveBySolarPower/app_435671416492320
The Main Channel on Ustream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/panasonic-eclipse-live-by-solar-power-1
The Sub Channel on Ustream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/panasonic-eclipse-live-by-solar-power-2

System Used

Power Generation     HIT(R) Solar Panel VBHN235SE10~9
Power Storage   Portable Power Storage CB-LS01H~30
Video Capture   Full HD Camera LUMIX GH2~6
Other   Toughbook (Note PC), Equatorial Telescope, etc.

International Live Broadcast Times

Live Start (tentative)     11/13/2012 18:30:00(UT)     11/14/2012 4:30:00(Cairns)
Partial Eclipse Begins   11/13/2012 19:44:54(UT)   11/14/2012 5:44:54(Cairns)
Total Eclipse Begins   11/13/2012 20:38:45(UT)   11/14/2012 6:38:45(Cairns)
Mid-Eclipse (Total 1m40s)   11/13/2012 20:39:36(UT)   11/14/2012 6:39:36(Cairns)
Total Eclipse Ends   11/13/2012 20:40:26(UT)   11/14/2012 6:40:26(Cairns)
Partial Eclipse Ends   11/13/2012 21:40:14(UT)   11/14/2012 7:40:14(Cairns)
Live Finish (tentative)   11/13/2012 22:00:00(UT)   11/14/2012 8:00:00(Cairns)  

Related Links:
About This Project
https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicEclipseLiveBySolarPower/app_495466917130140

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