[Dr K]

Since Jim brought it up on another thread, who else is traveling to the eclipse? Seeing the corona during totality is very much worth it - a lifetime memory.

Ben and I are flying to Boise. Looking at the maps last year, I realized longer period of totality in the southeast, but also greater chance of bad weather. Boise as of today is predicting sunny skies.

Peter

[qwk_croc]

If people can't make it to this one, plan for April 8th, 2024 when we get another one across the US!

[86911TLCAB]

if anyone has the right equipment to take pictures hope you will share...i wont be going anywhere so will only be able to see the reduced view...

[BillC]

Originally Posted by qwk_croc

If people can't make it to this one, plan for April 8th, 2024 when we get another one across the US!

From what I've read, the eclipse in 2024 will run from Mexico up to Maine. So we should have totality in this area for that one.

[HoodPin]

I've got my welding helmets ready for Monday! May also try to take some pictures, but not sure how well that'll work.

[BillC]

Originally Posted by HoodPin

I've got my welding helmets ready for Monday! May also try to take some pictures, but not sure how well that'll work.

Your welding helmets might not be dark enough. They recommend at least a 14 shade, and most welding helmets are only 13 shade. And, the auto-darkening ones may not go dark at all, since they're looking for a sudden bright flash to trigger, which you won't have from the eclipse.

Might want to just pick up some paper eclipse glasses. Lowes sells some for $1.98, other stores probably have them too.

[HoodPin]

Originally Posted by BillC

Your welding helmets might not be dark enough. They recommend at least a 14 shade, and most welding helmets are only 13 shade. And, the auto-darkening ones may not go dark at all, since they're looking for a sudden bright flash to trigger, which you won't have from the eclipse.

Might want to just pick up some paper eclipse glasses. Lowes sells some for $1.98, other stores probably have them too.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to take a closer look at them tonite to see if the specs are available.

[DaveInMD]

The plan is to watch from the top of a mountain just outside of Andrews, North Carolina. Staying at a relative's house and have them fancy paper glasses, a bottle of wine, and food. Yea, might be getting rained on but worth the chance.

[Dr K]

Most are sold out online (and what's left are the same things at 10X the price - I know because I waited too long although I did get the correct film from Thousand Oaks Optical to make a filter for my camera lens). Since Ben and I are traveling on miles, I put the money into a long lens and much better tripod. I'll be taking photos but haven't had much time to get really comfortable with the new equipment. I'll share but better photos will be online, esp. NASA's site and Sky and Telescope's page.

[John]

Originally Posted by BillC

From what I've read, the eclipse in 2024 will run from Mexico up to Maine. So we should have totality in this area for that one.

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/future/

Looks like you'll need to go up to Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York in 2024. If you're planning to hang around until 2099, you shouldn't have to go too far -- Front Royal, maybe?