The last parts of the Sun's
bright photosphere, visible through valleys on the Moon's limb, create Baily's Beads.
This image is a close-up crop of the image taken at second
contact.
Instrument:
Vixen 102-ED F-ratio: f/6.5 Exposure: 1/2000 second Film: E200 Date: June 21, 2001 Location: Chisamba, Zambia