Imelda B. Joson

Imelda B. Joson is a veteran astrophotographer, as well as an eclipse chaser and world traveler. With her husband, Edwin Aguirre, she has organized, led and/or participated in 11 solar eclipse expeditions in North America, Asia and Africa. The pair also conceptualized and created National Astronomy Week, an event that celebrates and publicizes astronomy in the Philippines.

Latest articles by Imelda B. Joson

During totality, the sun's outer atmosphere, called the corona, blazes forth in all its glory. This view of the corona was captured by eclipse photographers Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre on July 11, 1991, along the eclipse track's central line in Baja Ca
How to Film or Photograph the 2019 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Are you thinking of photographing the total solar eclipse on July 2, 2019? Check out this handy guide from two expert eclipse photographers.

Solar Eclipses
Full Moon Portrait
Shoot the Moon: How to Take Lunar Photos Through a Telescope

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Skywatching Kit
Total Lunar Eclipse of 2008
How to Photograph the Supermoon Total Lunar Eclipse

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Veteran astrophotographers Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre give tips on how to photograph sunday’s total lunar eclipse.

Lunar Eclipses
Total Lunar Eclipse of 2008
How to Photograph a Total Lunar Eclipse (A Moon Photo Guide)

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Veteran space photographers Edwin Aguirre and Imelda Joson show ways to photograph lunar eclipses in this photo guide.

Lunar Eclipses
Orion heat shield on display
Heat Shield for NASA's New Orion Spacecraft Set for 2014 Test Flight

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Launches & Spacecraft
Orion heat shield on display
Photos: NASA's Orion Spacecraft Heat Shield on Display

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Launches & Spacecraft
Close-Up of the Penumbral Eclipse Sequence in 2006
Minor Lunar Eclipse Occurs Wednesday: Moon Photography Tips

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Veteran night sky photographers Edwin Aguirre and Imelda Joson give tips to photograph the penumbral lunar eclipse of Nov. 28.

Lunar Eclipses
Montage of the March 29, 2006 Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse Explained: Stages of Today's Sun-Moon Alignment

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Whether you watch today's total solar eclipse in person or online, there are some key points to watch out for.

Solar Eclipses
Solar Eclipse in Egypt, March 29, 2006
Total Solar Eclipse: What to Expect as Moon Blocks Sun (Photos)

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

The phases of a solar eclipse are illustrated with photos for easy and safe viewing of a solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipses
Close-up of the second diamond ring from total solar eclipse of July 11, 2010.
Total Solar Eclipse This Week: How to Pack for Eclipse-Chasing Adventures

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Veteran solar eclipse chasers Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre offer tips for this week's total solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipses
Close-up of the second diamond ring from total solar eclipse of July 11, 2010.
Solar Eclipse Expedition: An Eclipse-Chaser's Photo Guide (Gallery)

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Veteran eclipse chasers Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre explain how to make the most of a solar eclipse expedition.

Solar Eclipses
Venus at Second Contact
Capturing the Venus Transit in Pictures: An Astrophotography Success Story

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Stunning photos of the historic celestial event from Southern California.

Venus
Paul Hyndman captured this stunning view of Venus crossing the face of the sun in hydrogen-alpha light on the morning of June 8, 2004 from Roxbury, Connecticut. He used an Astro-Physics 105-millimeter Traveler telescope fitted with a Coronado Solarmax90/T
How to Photograph the Rare Transit of Venus Safely

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

SPACE.com offers tips on how to photograph the June 5 transit of Venus and June 4 partial lunar eclipse.

Venus
Paul Hyndman captured this stunning view of Venus crossing the face of the sun in hydrogen-alpha light on the morning of June 8, 2004 from Roxbury, Connecticut. He used an Astro-Physics 105-millimeter Traveler telescope fitted with a Coronado Solarmax90/T
Transit of Venus 2012: How to Safely Photograph a Rare Sky Sight (Photo Guide)

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Tips to photograph the sun for the transit of Venus (June 5, 2012) and the moon during a June 4 partial lunar eclipse.

Venus
Sun Viewed Through an H-alpha Telescope
Safe Sun-Watching Party Sets Stage for Solar Eclipse, Rare Venus Transit

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

Skywatchers in New York safely observed the sun in April to preview for a solar eclipse and Venus transit.

Solar Eclipses
2004 Venus Transit, Mid-Transit
Rare Venus Transit of Sun Occurs in June: Skywatching Travel Tips

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

It's the last chance to see a Venus transit until 2117.

Stargazing
Transit’s Second Contact
Photos: Astrophotographers Track 2004 Transit of Venus

By Edwin L. Aguirre, Imelda B. Joson Published

See photos of the 2004 transit of Venus across the sun by veteran astrophotographers Edwin Aguirre and Imelda Joson.

Venus
Atlantis Goes Transonic
How We Snapped a Picture-Perfect Space Shuttle Launch: A Photography Team's Triumph

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre Published

For one team of space photographers, NASA's last shuttle launch meant braving heat, mosquitos and some tears.

Space Shuttle