Amateur Astronomer Simon Wallace Captures Stunning Solar Eclipse Images

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Simon Wallace, a builder turned amateur astronomer, has captured remarkable images of the recent solar eclipse from his personal observatory. Wallace, who developed a...

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August 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Simon Wallace, a builder turned amateur astronomer, has captured remarkable images of the recent solar eclipse from his personal observatory. Wallace, who developed a passion for astrophotography during the COVID-19 lockdown, shared his photographs of the celestial event.

“I got hooked on astrophotography during lockdown and have been practicing ever since,” Wallace said. “Capturing the solar eclipse was a thrilling experience.”

The solar eclipse, a rare astronomical phenomenon, drew the attention of both professional and amateur astronomers worldwide. Wallace’s images, taken with precision and care, offer a unique perspective on the event.

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