PARTNERS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC

CARBONDALE, IL

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" 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

Partners in Historic Preservation Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Carbondale, IL, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of historic sites and buildings in the region. The organization was founded in 1992 and has since been actively involved in restoring, rehabilitating, and maintaining historic properties.

Partners in Historic Preservation Inc works in collaboration with property owners, local government agencies, and the community to preserve significant historic sites and buildings. Their main objective is to protect historic structures from demolition, neglect, or alteration and to ensure their long-term viability.

The organization's efforts have resulted in the preservation of several historic properties, including the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, the Old Town Mall, and the Long Branch Saloon. They have also worked on the restoration of the Carbondale Train Depot, the African American Museum, and the Illinois Central Railroad Caboose.

Partners in Historic Preservation Inc is funded through grants, donations, and fundraising events. The organization is run by a board of directors and has a dedicated group of volunteers who assist in various preservation projects. They also provide educational programs, tours, and workshops to promote an appreciation for historic preservation.

Overall, Partners in Historic Preservation Inc plays a crucial role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of Carbondale, IL, and ensuring that future generations can enjoy the region's historic buildings and landmarks.

PARTNERS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARBONDALE IL. US MID #8401701073

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).

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PARTNERS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC
127 N WASHINGTON
CARBONDALE
IL
62901

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MID # 8401701073
Name PARTNERS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371219235
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201305
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.727536, -89.21261
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 010900
US Census Block: 3030