The Big Corona . ... Credit Copyright: Fred Espenak ( NASA / GSFC ) Explanation: Most photographs don't adequately portray the magnificence of the Sun 's corona. Seeing the corona first-hand during a total solar eclipse is best. ... Welcome, however, to the digital age. ... Shadow seekers need not fret, though, since as yet there is no way that digital image processing can mimic the fun involved in experiencing a total solar eclipse . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...