Morlock Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 How many of you guys are going to be able to witness (knock on wood) next Monday? While I've been seen a partial eclipse, I've never seen a total one. Some people describe it as a almost mystical experience. I hope everyone along the path can witness it. The last cosmic sighting I saw was the Hale-Bopp comet back in the late 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) It ought to be pretty dark where you're at ..I heard that welding glasses/goggles s/b at least #12 shade or better... will probably make a pinhole viewer to see aprox. 70% obscurity Edited August 15, 2017 by weaver hillbille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Edited August 15, 2017 by weaver hillbille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) I've manged to see a total eclipse twice in this life. Last three have been obscured by weather. It's foretasted to do the same for us here. Wicked Wanda the Wonder Wife purchased two Eclipser safe solar glasses at wally world for a dollar a pair. I think they won't have chance to be used. SAD. https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety Edited August 15, 2017 by homefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Headed up to Idaho to view then off for some detecting. Weather looks perfect for the Eugenes on the way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyy Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I understand you still won't be able to see the full eclipse in AZ. If you're in Phoenix, this is the best you'll see ... (sorry to rain on the parade) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Andyy said: I understand you still won't be able to see the full eclipse in AZ. If you're in Phoenix, this is the best you'll see ... (sorry to rain on the parade) That's about all it will be here in New Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I can go 90 miles north to Charleston S.C. where my daugther is and see it at 100% but it going to be 97% here where I live and that's good enough for me, I have seen 1 total eclipse and 2 annular eclipses (very close to a total eclipse) and don't remeber how many partials. I was telling a fellow at work a total eclipse is sorta like a drug induced blackout back in the 60s and early 70s, at first eveything is all bright and then slowly goes to dark and then a few minutes later, sometimes longer the brightness comes back!!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishjim Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 So I am half way between Medford and Klamath Falls Oregon, I would rather be digging rocks. My auto darkening helmet for welding is safe for me to view this situation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I think if they are rated 14 or above, you should be ok. You can buy a pair of cheap paper ones for about $2.00 or $3.00 in most retail stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 17 hours ago, Andyy said: I understand you still won't be able to see the full eclipse in AZ. If you're in Phoenix, this is the best you'll see ... (sorry to rain on the parade) It still should get kind of eiry out, like the last one. Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Watch out a zillion phoney viewing glasses sold on amazon and other sites. They even have the proper numbers as the real ones and amazon,others has sent out warning notices. Great to see but what a bummer get rich schemes are at play with your eyesight!! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I've never seen one. I don't remember if its just too far north to see them in Alaska, or more than likely it was cloudy. It's cloudy in AK 90% of the time. Maybe this time I'll at least see a little bit of one. Who uses a shade #12 lens? I can hardly see enough to keep a straight bead with a #10 lens! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 46 minutes ago, Hoser John said: Watch out a zillion phoney viewing glasses sold on amazon and other sites. They even have the proper numbers as the real ones and amazon,others has sent out warning notices. Great to see but what a bummer get rich schemes are at play with your eyesight!! John Amazon is giving refunds to people who brought glasses in their website that turned out to be phoney. Don't know how they determined that. I wouldn't buy any glasses if they came from China. That's for sure. This might help. https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Hoser John said: Watch out a zillion phoney viewing glasses sold on amazon and other sites. They even have the proper numbers as the real ones and amazon,others has sent out warning notices. Great to see but what a bummer get rich schemes are at play with your eyesight!! John oh no... you mean these might not work?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 NOPE ! Bad Ju Ju. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 6 hours ago, ArcticDave said: I've never seen one. I don't remember if its just too far north to see them in Alaska, or more than likely it was cloudy. It's cloudy in AK 90% of the time. Maybe this time I'll at least see a little bit of one. Who uses a shade #12 lens? I can hardly see enough to keep a straight bead with a #10 lens! I would imagine you've seen the northern lights which are probably more beautiful then a eclipse of any type. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 6 hours ago, ArcticDave said: Who uses a shade #12 lens? I can hardly see enough to keep a straight bead with a #10 lens! Someone who believes the sun is brighter than a welding arc? I think my auto darkening helmet is only 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have cheap but approved cardboard glasses for viewing the eclipse. If you look at the "lens" from the front, it looks like aluminum foil. Whatever they're made of, no doubt they will keep the harmful rays out. Can't try them out today since it's too cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Morlock said: I would imagine you've seen the northern lights which are probably more beautiful then a eclipse of any type. Indeed they are. Absolutely enchanting until you realize its -40° and scurry back inside before your nose hairs freeze solid. Still worth seeing because there is no other show like it! 2 hours ago, weaver hillbille said: Someone who believes the sun is brighter than a welding arc? I think my auto darkening helmet is only 11 Mine is the same Weav. Should be good enough for a quick peek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Jim Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have to drive about 5 miles to be in totality. Thankfully I can get there on back roads. They're predicting as many as 500,000 people coming to this part of Idaho. I can't even imagine what the traffic is going to look like. Watching the tourists may be more interesting than the eclipse! Jim 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's going to be crazy here also. Area hotels and motels all booked up. Weather is looking good so far also but that could change quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This PDF file explains everything one would need to know about safely viewing the solar eclipse or if you just want to stare at the sun from time to time!! You can skip some of this as it's gets into the science of sunlight, etc. and the injury effects of sunlight on the human eye, about halfway through the PDF they list what can be used to safely view the sun/eclipse. https://eclipse.aas.org/sites/eclipse.aas.org/files/AAS-Chou-Solar-Eclipse-Eye-Safety.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdigger Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Guess I am lucky...I got a solar filter for my telescope to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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