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07-10-2017, 07:01 AM
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tmrpots
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The Path of Totality: August 21st Total Solar Eclipse
In 1979 I drove to Seattle Washington where I was fortunate enough to witness the total solar eclipse...from an airplane!
It was magical.
I really can't explain it. It was like watching sparkling diamonds in the sky. It was a glimpse...into heaven.
On August 21, there will be another total solar eclipse that will cut a path across the entire country about 70 miles wide starting in Oregon and continuing on through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina.
I will be traveling from Las Vegas Nevada to Buffalo Wyoming to stay with friends, which is 112 miles to the north of Casper Wyoming. Casper, with an elevation of 5000 ft. will be the perfect viewing destination directly in the center of this rare, astronomical event.
If you have the opportunity to locate yourself in the path of "totality" I highly recommend doing so.
It is something you will never forget.
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07-10-2017, 07:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barn32
In 1979 I drove to Seattle Washington where I was fortunate enough to witness the total solar eclipse...from an airplane!
It was magical.
I really can't explain it. It was like watching sparkling diamonds in the sky. It was a glimpse...into heaven.
On August 21, there will be another total solar eclipse that will cut a path across the entire country about 70 miles wide starting in Oregon and continuing on through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina.
I will be traveling from Las Vegas Nevada to Buffalo Wyoming to stay with friends, which is 112 miles to the north of Casper Wyoming. Casper, with an elevation of 5000 ft. will be the perfect viewing destination directly in the center of this rare, astronomical event.
If you have the opportunity to locate yourself in the path of "totality" I highly recommend doing so.
It is something you will never forget.
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Yeah man, I have to start making plams. At least go to South Carolina but Oregon would be best.
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07-10-2017, 09:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barn32
In 1979 I drove to Seattle Washington where I was fortunate enough to witness the total solar eclipse...from an airplane!
It was magical.
I really can't explain it. It was like watching sparkling diamonds in the sky. It was a glimpse...into heaven.
On August 21, there will be another total solar eclipse that will cut a path across the entire country about 70 miles wide starting in Oregon and continuing on through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina.
I will be traveling from Las Vegas Nevada to Buffalo Wyoming to stay with friends, which is 112 miles to the north of Casper Wyoming. Casper, with an elevation of 5000 ft. will be the perfect viewing destination directly in the center of this rare, astronomical event.
If you have the opportunity to locate yourself in the path of "totality" I highly recommend doing so.
It is something you will never forget.
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crazy enough my hometown in ND was the epicenter of that eclips in 79'. It was pretty amazing.
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07-10-2017, 09:30 AM
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Where I live in SC, I expect about two minutes of totality. The closest I ever came was about 93% total about 25 years ago in PA. With my luck it will be cloudy, but I hope to see the stars out at 3pm.
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07-10-2017, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by tucker6
Where I live in SC, I expect about two minutes of totality. The closest I ever came was about 93% total about 25 years ago in PA. With my luck it will be cloudy, but I hope to see the stars out at 3pm.
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That would be great if you don't have to travel, don't have to deal with the hood polloi
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07-10-2017, 12:11 PM
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Have an alternative location planned in case of weather/clouds. I witnessed the eclipse in 1973, believe it was like 90%. It was amazing none the less. The daylight to dusk effect is strange. At total eclipse they say in rural areas the birds and wildlife react as it gets nearly dark.
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07-10-2017, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Marshall Bennett
Have an alternative location planned in case of weather/clouds. I witnessed the eclipse in 1973, believe it was like 90%. It was amazing none the less. The daylight to dusk effect is strange. At total eclipse they say in rural areas the birds and wildlife react as it gets nearly dark.
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I wonder if crime will go up in cities as criminals think sunset has arrived.
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07-11-2017, 01:47 AM
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Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon
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We're right in the path of the eclipse. My wife and I are looking forward to it.
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07-11-2017, 01:58 PM
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Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca
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After visiting family in Letcher County,k Ky we will be in Spring Valley, Tn to watch the eclipse. Then on to visit a brother in Huntsville. AL. thanks to my son Joey who is into this sorta thing. And I live in CA
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07-11-2017, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RunForTheRoses
That would be great if you don't have to travel, don't have to deal with the hood polloi
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I meant hoi polio but the spell correct hood polloi works too.
Real expensive and many events that would be fun ( 2winery events in Oregon for instance) are sold out. I hope Mother Nature obliges as well.
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07-11-2017, 04:10 PM
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Expecting over a million out of state/country visitors to the state of Oregon for the event. Sounds like a logistical nightmare for those small towns, good for the business owners though.
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07-11-2017, 08:59 PM
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Librocubicularist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
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I have hotel reservations. We will be almost directly under the path of maximum totality and will observe it from the hotel parking lot. I have purchased special sunglasses for the event.
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Last edited by Actor; 07-11-2017 at 09:01 PM.
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07-11-2017, 10:38 PM
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Just another Facist
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I got my glasses a few months ago.....but I'll probably be in Texas.
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07-11-2017, 11:15 PM
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tmrpots
Join Date: Jun 2008
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What do you need glasses for? You shouldn't be looking at the sun until there is full totality. When that happens, it's perfectly safe to look at the eclipse.
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07-11-2017, 11:49 PM
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Librocubicularist
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Location: Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barn32
What do you need glasses for? You shouldn't be looking at the sun until there is full totality.
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You'll miss most of the show.
Quote:
Originally Posted by barn32
When that happens, it's perfectly safe to look at the eclipse.
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Not according to NASA.
"It is never safe to look at a partial or annular eclipse, or the partial phases of a total solar eclipse, without the proper equipment and techniques." - NASA
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEhelp/safety2.html
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Last edited by Actor; 07-11-2017 at 11:52 PM.
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