IRON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY

JACKSON, MO

SolarEclipse_20240408_1 The Great American Eclipse of 2024

Nothing can fully prepare you for experiencing this in person. It is undoubtedly the most spectacular astronomical event we can ever experience on Earth. This was shot during the first few seconds of totality. With the sun's blinding photosphere hidden from view, the glowing solar corona surrounds the dark silhouette of the moon. The bright pink sliver in the upper left is part of the sun's chromosphere, with deep red solar prominences nearby. The largest of them were obvious to the naked eye.

I made the fatal mistake of recording raw video in 8 bit format instead of 16 bit (8 bit is the default in FireCapture). It's similar to shooting JPG instead of raw. The result is horrendous color banding that shows up when stretching the histogram. I had to add artificial noise and apply minimal stretching/processing to get this acceptable result. It's disappointing because I can't push these images to get the detail I wanted, but at least I got something. And it was worth the ~1800 miles of driving even for the naked eye experience alone. I'll get my settings right for the 2027 eclipse!

Stack of 45 frames (5 seconds @ 9 FPS)
Captured from 18:58:47 to 18:58:52 UTC 2023-04-08
Exposure 0.5 ms, Gain 1, Offset 50

Location: Shawnee National Forest, Wolf Lake, IL (north of the McCann Springs Picnic Area)
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED80 f/6.0 Apochromatic Refractor (with HoTech 2&quot; SCA Field Flattener)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G (unguided)
Capture software: FireCapture, Stellarium
Processing software: PIPP (converted AVI to non-debayered TIF) and PixInsight — SolarEclipse_20240408_1 Credit: horizon_productions_sfl

The Iron Mountain Railway in Jackson, MO, is a historic railroad that was established in the late 1800s. The railway was originally built to transport iron ore from the Iron Mountain Mine to nearby smelters, and it became a vital transportation route for the region's mining industry. Today, the Iron Mountain Railway is a popular tourist attraction, offering scenic train rides through the Ozark Mountains.

The railway is operated by the Iron Mountain Railway Company, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the railway. The company offers a variety of train rides, including regular excursions and special events throughout the year. Visitors can choose from several different classes of service, ranging from coach seating to luxury dining cars.

The train follows a 5-mile route through the Ozark Mountains, passing through beautiful scenery and historic sites along the way. The railway features a number of restored vintage locomotives and cars, including a steam locomotive that dates back to the early 1900s.

Overall, the Iron Mountain Railway is a unique and fascinating attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history and natural beauty. Whether you're a history buff, a train enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun family outing, the Iron Mountain Railway is definitely worth a visit.

IRON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JACKSON MO. US MID #8402900638

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 63,845 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

2024 Total Solar Eclipse - Composite Updated composite photo of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Contact IRON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY

IRON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
PO BOX 244
JACKSON
MO
63755-0244

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MID #	8402900638
Name	IRON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	431930545
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	63,845
REVENUE	63,845
LAT/LONG	37.400798, -89.649301
CODES	FIPS State Code: 29 FIPS County Code: 031 US Census Tract: 880500 US Census Block: 1014