Total Eclipse Augest 21 2017 (America ) and partial eclipse elsewhere

[dorsetknob]

Check out how the Eclipse coverage is near you
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/interactive_map/index.html

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The event, dubbed the Great American Eclipse, will blot out sunlight across a 70-mile (112-kilometre)-wide strip stretching from Oregon to South Carolina in the US. The last total solar eclipse visible coast to coast took place 99 years ago.

The eclipse will begin at Lincoln Beach, Oregon, at 9:05am PDT and make its way to Charleston, South Carolina, at 2:48pm EDT. Observers outside its path will see a partial eclipse: if you're in the UK, for example, you'll see a partial eclipse around 7.35pm BST on August 21.

 

[Vayra86]

Nothing to see over here though unfortunately

 

[dorsetknob]

Don't make Aug 21 a blind date: Beware crap solar eclipse specs
You'll be blinded by science, literally, if you put on fake glasses, boffins warn
The American Astronomical Society has warned that knockoff viewing glasses for this month's total solar eclipse will blind people if they wear them while looking up at the spectacle.

The total eclipse will plunge parts of America into darkness for a few moments on August 21, and appear as a partial eclipse in UK, Europe, and elsewhere. Before the Moon moves in front of the Sun, it's best to wear protection when looking up at the skies. It's also best to wear protection that actually works properly. Otherwise you'll be left seeing red, and then perhaps nothing at all.

Customs officers have been turning a blind eye to sub-par solar viewing equipment, it seems. The AAS says various companies selling the gear online are falsifying ISO safety stickers and reports, and thus the boffins are urging people to only use suppliers from the society's responsible vendor list.
"If we don't list a supplier, that doesn't mean their products are unsafe," says AAS task-force representative Rick Fienberg. "It just means that we have no knowledge of them or that we haven't convinced ourselves they're safe."

For those of you who have already bought your solar viewers, there are ways to check if they are safe. Just put them on and look at the lights in your house – if you can see the light bulb, the filters are too weak and you're risking eye damage.

A good filter will portray the Sun as a crisp pale image, not unlike the Moon. Useless viewers will show a haze around the Sun and make it appear out of focus. If you are going to test the devices using this method, make sure you only take a brief glimpse to avoid eye damage.

You might think that using industrial kit like welding goggles would be a safe way to watch this awesome event, but these can be just as dangerous. Welding goggles need to be using shades 12, 13, or 14 to be safe, which is much darker than most industries use. Shade 12 is probably too weak for the eclipse, though, shade 14 will be too dark, and shade 13 filters are hard to find.

The only time it's safe to look at the eclipse with the naked eye is when it's in totality, with the Moon entirely covering the face of our star. That will last a little over two minutes if you're directly under the path of totality.

If you do damage your eyes you'll be in good company. Isaac Newton and Galileo both wrecked their retinas by examining the Sun, but they didn't know any better at the time. You do – so goggle up and enjoy one of nature's most amazing natural phenomenons safely. ®
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/08/02/avoid_dodgy_solar_eclipse_glasses/

 

[natr0n]

7 years later this eclipse makes an X over the US in the opposite direction. Directly over a caldera/faultline

Heavenly warning perhaps...

 

[dcf-joe]

I'm lucky enough to live in Nebraska, actually in a prime viewing path as well

 

[Jetster]

Right in its path. Not looking forward to the traffic and mayhem. But I hope to get some good pics of it

 

[P4-630]

I'm sure it will be in the news by then, in case I forget it.

 

[dorsetknob]

Some one posted then Deleted/edited to say this thread was a little Early
All i have to Say on that is
The American Government has/is making Travel to America Awkward and Difficult with Visa Restrictions and Vetting
So The more Time non Americans that wish to travel to view the Eclipse have the better that may be for them

Ps
This is not a Political Statement>>>>> just A realistic Comment

 

[xkm1948]

Southern Illinois here, the University administration is actually opening up student dorms for eclipse watchers. And according to that map several posts up, southern Illinois will be right on the cross.

 

[blobster21]

Be prepared for the massive wave of alien abductions that will ensue

 

[the54thvoid]

Southern Illinois here, the University administration is actually opening up student dorms for eclipse watchers. And according to that map several posts up, southern Illinois will be right on the cross.

Why did I think you lived in Australia?

 

[FireFox]

Why does the Title says Augest?

 

[dorsetknob]

Why does the Title says Augest?

Because it does and i beered earlier and also the eclipse of 1999 killed some Brain Cells and left me ???????

Ps Might have been clickbait to draw in the likes of @Knoxx29

 

[fullinfusion]

I'm pretty sure that even while the Sun is completely blocked out from the moon you still need to have the eyes protected.. I may be wrong but I was just a kid during the last total eclipse and that was .... Hmm late 70's maybe and it was the only day parents were allowed to take their kids outa school for the event.. I do remember seeing the solar ring around the moon and why I'm kinda sure you still needed the protection.. it's one hell of a site for those that's never seen it before

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Because it does and i beered earlier and also the eclipse of 1999 killed some Brain Cells and left me ???????

Ps Might have been clickbait to draw in the likes of @Knoxx29

seems that worked.....





really looking forward to your pictures @Jetster ive been loving your recent ones. Like this one

Spoiler

 

[dorsetknob]

I'm pretty sure that even while the Sun is completely blocked out from the moon you still need to have the eyes protected

There is a short time when naked eye viewing will allow you to view The Eclipse But only a full blown Stupid Idiot would Try
Too Much Risk to your Eyes to even contemplate
You must use Proper Solar Filter Glass ( even for your Camera )
welder glass no 13 is an acceptable Alternate ( if you must ) But it is not Optical perfect

 

[xkm1948]

Why did I think you lived in Australia?

Why the bloody hell would you think i live in kangaroo country?

 

[fullinfusion]

There is a short time when naked eye viewing will allow you to view The Eclipse But only a full blown Stupid Idiot would Try
Too Much Risk to your Eyes to even contemplate
You must use Proper Solar Filter Glass ( even for your Camera )
welder glass no 13 is an acceptable Alternate ( if you must ) But it is not Optical perfect

10-4

And yes I do know about sun filters.. I have 3-4 of them for my refracting telescope

 

[R-T-B]

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7 years later this eclipse makes an X over the US in the opposite direction. Directly over a caldera/faultline

Heavenly warning perhaps...

Or you know, orbits. Because that's kinda how they work.

EDIT: Oh, didn't see the caldera/fault line bit. That is slightly interesting.

I'm in Washington and am going to enjoy the view.