The eclipse as seen in Asia and interesting beliefs in different cultures

[rumpel]

The NY Times blog, by their reporters,(LEDE) have a great compilation of videos and reports as seen from several of those countries.

yes, NHK is known to develop it's own cameras and has the worlds largest camera equipment collection. Their documentaries are always cutting edge technology and beautiful.
I wish,though, they would have cut back more to show more of the actual surrounding color changes he is speaking of...he says he says never seen anything like this in his life..the horizon is bright orange, "as if he exists in a fairy tale or fantasy"

In the piece posted, you can hear the reporter on the ground talk about "Now I see a stars", during the total eclipse - you do not see it since they the eclipse, diamond ring, the corona and prominence.
He says he sees Mercury & Venus.

In the blog itself:

As The Associated Press explained, thousands of people in Varanasi watched the eclipse from the Ganges, believing that the water can “cleanse their sins.” Sadly, according to The A.P. report: “The gathering was marred when a 65-year-old woman was killed and six people injured in a stampede at one of the river’s banks, where about 2,500 people had gathered.”

The A.P. adds that some Indians refused to come outside during the eclipse because “in Hindu mythology, an eclipse is caused when a dragon-demon swallows the sun, while another myth is that sun rays during an eclipse can harm unborn children.”

enjoy :)

:hi:

Just wanted to add: He is on the Island of Iwo (Iwo-Jima) Maybe that is why he can see the horizon as bright, due to the path of the eclipse and makes the video exceptionally interesting...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS8tv6akJo4
corrected link

[I Have A Dream]

1. Thanks, rumpel.

After watching your video, I found others in reference to the eclipse as well. It was awesome! :)