Solar Eclipse
Jun 23rd 2017, 2:53 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
https://ncics.org/portfolio/monitor/eclipse-2017/
Which part of MS are you in? The northern part of MS is in the 90% Solar Obscuration zone, which means that you'll see 90% of the sun disappear. The whole rest of your state is in the 75% obscuration zone, so three quarters disappear. Not so bad.
Jun 23rd 2017, 3:01 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
Coastal so we will be in the 75% range. I actually prefer viewing a moon eclipse which I was fortunate to see not that long ago while living in NY.
Jun 23rd 2017, 3:06 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
WEBlue....thanks for the reminder - and for the impetus to purchase this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new
$6.00/free shipping for 10pr. of glasses for viewing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new
$6.00/free shipping for 10pr. of glasses for viewing.
Eclipse Essential: Protect Your Eyes
The eclipse should only be viewed with protective eyewear designated for use during an eclipse. Ordinary sunglasses or 3D glasses lack sufficient protection!
It’s important to take precautions when viewing the eclipse. The partial phases of the eclipse can last between 2 to 3 hours; at its longest, the total eclipse will last 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Direct viewing of the partial phases can cause permanent damage to your eyes because of the intensity of the sunlight. The eclipse should only be viewed with protective eyewear designated for use during an eclipse. Ordinary sunglasses or 3D glasses lack sufficient protection. Also, avoid viewing through unfiltered cameras, telescopes, binoculars, or other optical devices.
The eclipse should only be viewed with protective eyewear designated for use during an eclipse. Ordinary sunglasses or 3D glasses lack sufficient protection!
It’s important to take precautions when viewing the eclipse. The partial phases of the eclipse can last between 2 to 3 hours; at its longest, the total eclipse will last 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Direct viewing of the partial phases can cause permanent damage to your eyes because of the intensity of the sunlight. The eclipse should only be viewed with protective eyewear designated for use during an eclipse. Ordinary sunglasses or 3D glasses lack sufficient protection. Also, avoid viewing through unfiltered cameras, telescopes, binoculars, or other optical devices.
Last edited by WEBlue; Jun 23rd 2017 at 3:08 pm.
Jun 23rd 2017, 3:23 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I recall from days as a youngster that you need two pieces of paper/cardboard. One piece is to have a small hole in it. You stand with your back to the eclipse and the unpierced paper in your right hand, the pierced paper in your left with them overlapped each other with about 12 inches between them. You can them watch the eclipse occur on the paper without risk of damaging your eyes.
Jun 23rd 2017, 3:51 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I recall from days as a youngster that you need two pieces of paper/cardboard. One piece is to have a small hole in it. You stand with your back to the eclipse and the unpierced paper in your right hand, the pierced paper in your left with them overlapped each other with about 12 inches between them. You can them watch the eclipse occur on the paper without risk of damaging your eyes.
This time I will be investing in some approved glasses.
Jun 23rd 2017, 4:17 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I was in London for the 1999 eclipse also, standing on the Thames path in the City. Now we are in Charleston, SC so won't have to travel to see it. Unfortunately summer afternoons often bring cloud so it may not be visible here
Jun 23rd 2017, 4:22 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I recall from days as a youngster that you need two pieces of paper/cardboard. One piece is to have a small hole in it. You stand with your back to the eclipse and the unpierced paper in your right hand, the pierced paper in your left with them overlapped each other with about 12 inches between them. You can them watch the eclipse occur on the paper without risk of damaging your eyes.
I remember us all filing out of school in the late 1950s to sit on the lawn and watch a solar eclipse. We had all been instructed to bring a dark photo negative to hold up to watch it through. I think we were more interested in being outdoors during school hours than in watching the eclipse!
Jun 23rd 2017, 7:50 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
Has any one had any experience trying to take a photo of one? Bright enough to nuke the sensor or not?
Jun 24th 2017, 12:21 am
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Re: Solar Eclipse
The schools here are closed on the day of the eclipse so the kids can all watch it. (The school year starts on August 17) Charleston is supposed to get a pretty good total eclipse. We are considering going to the beach, along with most of the town probably, to watch it.
Jun 24th 2017, 12:59 am
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I was on the roof of the office building for the 1999 eclipse, which was a partial eclipse in London. The sky was clear and blue at the time of the eclipse, with just one small thin cloud in the sky, which blew in front of the sun moments before the Eclipse and had moved within a few seconds of the end of the eclipse, but those of us in that small part of London got to see the eclipse directly, through the cloud.
This time I will be investing in some approved glasses.
This time I will be investing in some approved glasses.
I wasn't aware of the imminent one, but now I am thinking about a road trip, to incorporate being on the line at the right time. I did a google and I could potentially do 6 states in 3 days -FL,GA,SC,NC,AL,TN -1600 miles. I think it would be cool to be at the border of GA,NC,SC at the time. Nearest point- Dillard GA. If anyone knows the area, I'm interested, this is just based on looking at google maps! Weather sounds like a downer!
Jun 24th 2017, 11:42 am
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I recall from days as a youngster that you need two pieces of paper/cardboard. One piece is to have a small hole in it. You stand with your back to the eclipse and the unpierced paper in your right hand, the pierced paper in your left with them overlapped each other with about 12 inches between them. You can them watch the eclipse occur on the paper without risk of damaging your eyes.
Instructions here:
Observing the Sun for Yourself
Other NASA recommendations:
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
The most dangerous to the eyes is the partial eclipse, apparently.
Jun 24th 2017, 12:25 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
For those interested, this is the web site I'm using to track the eclipse path. Total Solar Eclipse 2017 - Path Through the United States. You can zoom in and see exactly how long the eclipse will last from any point.
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Jun 24th 2017, 2:09 pm
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Re: Solar Eclipse
I recall from days as a youngster that you need two pieces of paper/cardboard. One piece is to have a small hole in it. You stand with your back to the eclipse and the unpierced paper in your right hand, the pierced paper in your left with them overlapped each other with about 12 inches between them. You can them watch the eclipse occur on the paper without risk of damaging your eyes.