Great American Eclipse 2017

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Would welding goggles be good?

 

[caverjamie]

#14 or darker welding shades will work. Mine weren't dark enough, so I ordered actual eclipse glasses.

We're driving with some friends of the family on sunday down to Sparta, IL and camping in their yard. I don't trust the roads on monday, a couple accidents and I think they will be parking lots. Plan to be self-sufficient with a full tank of gas too, who knows how long it will take to get home afterwards.

 

[SmileDocHill]

Im hearing bits and pieces on the radio that the anticipated traffic backups will be in the epic range.

 

[snorko]

I am like an hour from Hopkinsville, ON the totality line, but have given up going there. They are expecting 100,000 folks or so. hotel rooms are booked solid at $499/night w/ a 2 night minimum. I am gonna hit someplace more rural near the TN border.

 

[chemteach]

I,m going down to Evansville. Booked a room months ago for a normal price and don't anticipate Indiana backroads being too busy. Won't see 100 % totality from there, but pretty close to it. Already have some good eclipse glasses. Should be a good time. Actually all of Indiana should have a pretty cool partial.

 

[indiucky]

I am like an hour from Hopkinsville, ON the totality line, but have given up going there. They are expecting 100,000 folks or so. hotel rooms are booked solid at $499/night w/ a 2 night minimum. I am gonna hit someplace more rural near the TN border.

I just checked Vox to see what it will look like down at the farm...It looks pretty good...Said I would have to travel 65 miles Southwest to see total and there is no way I want to be on the Western Kentucky Parkway that day....The most desolate interstate in the east will be a parking lot I bet....

 

[snorko]

 

[pilotof727s]

Delta flight 2664 from Portland to Atlanta will have a great view.

 

[caulfieldian]

I'll be in Hopkinsville scuba diving. Camping at the quarry for 5 bucks per person per night...the only problem will be taking a selfie underwater with an SBR. I don't have an underwater camera!

 

[rhino]

I'm thinking of ordering some binoculars that are designed for observing the sun.

 

[spencer rifle]

Or just get solar filter film that you can cut to fit and duct tape to your binoc objectives.

 

[printcraft]

If I hold my hand up and block some of the light with my fingers would that be ok?

 

[indiucky]

If I hold my hand up and block some of the light with my fingers would that be ok?

If you want to change your name to Blind Lemon Brailleprintcraft then sure....

 

[littletommy]

I'm thinking of ordering some binoculars that are designed for observing the sun.

Pffftttttt! Just use regular ones, you'll be fine.

 

[Joniki]

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map

 

[snorko]

For you (and me) last minute shoppers, B&H Photo is a reputable source and has 5 packs of glasses in stock. 1 day shipping double the price but still cheap. I ordered 10 pair which with shipping came out to $44.85. I plan on selling the extras at cost to friends so not too far out of pocket.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/solar-eclipse-glasses-accessories/ci/32948/N/3537148337

 

[rhino]

The binocs are on the way.

 

[indiucky]

The binocs are on the way.

So she's not on to you yet and still keeping the blinds open???? Nice....

 

[SwikLS]

save your eye protection. in 7 years another solar eclipse will go right through Indiana.

 

[caverjamie]

Weather is looking good so far on the extended forecast for IL and KY. Anyone that can get to totality should make the effort - Even 99% is 10,000 times brighter than totality. And you can look at the corona without shades for a brief time. I'm really excited. It has been 100 years since something like this has happened in the USA, and there's no guarantee of weather during the next one here in 2024.