Sep 7, 2016, 2:38 pm
Last edit by: slocouple
(West to east)
Madras, OR:
wcrhkd
Dayton, OR:
2ruse
BOI (Ontario, Oregon):
jrl767
PWMTrav+family (tentative)
HkCaGu
SLE / Salem, OR:
Eastbay1K
Smiley90
C W
AS3382 PDX-MCI in flight, ID-WY
violist
lili
There are still window seats available on this flight
(though in coach and for lots of money)
Island Park, ID:
SLOCouple (probably driving to or near Rexburg)
JAC / Jackson Hole, WY:
Austin787 (watching at the airport)
CPR / Casper, WY:
pseudoswede + 6
AIA / Alliance, NE:
mhnadel
headinclouds (Sidney)
LNK / Lincoln, NE (driving west for viewing):
jerry305 +1
TheLifeOfA_NKCM + 3 (Staying in Omaha then driving somewhere near LNK)
MCI/Kansas City: (driving north or east into MO for viewing)
Sweet Willie
jackal (possibly; if I come, I'll drive up to STJ on 8/21; may also be near St. Clair, MO or Carbondale, IL)
STJ (north of MCI, MO):
ClaudiSTR
FriendlySkies
Evansville, IN:
mvitale + 1 (then driving to Carbondale, IL-ish for viewing)
BNA(/Hopkinsville, KY): (Click for URL)
Zorak
tmiw
HPN-HRL
diburning +1
financialhippie + family
exerda +1
l'etoile (likely watching in Gallatin)
trek87
GSP / Greenville–Spartanburg, SC:
SRQ Guy
CHS / Charleston, SC:
Mr. Vker
jrsinpdx
Brendan (I live there!
)
yunicorner (will probably watch in Columbia at the capitol)
Herb687
BeachMiles
Madras, OR:
wcrhkd
Dayton, OR:
2ruse
BOI (Ontario, Oregon):
jrl767
PWMTrav+family (tentative)
HkCaGu
SLE / Salem, OR:
Eastbay1K
Smiley90
C W
AS3382 PDX-MCI in flight, ID-WY
violist
lili
There are still window seats available on this flight
(though in coach and for lots of money)
Island Park, ID:
SLOCouple (probably driving to or near Rexburg)
JAC / Jackson Hole, WY:
Austin787 (watching at the airport)
CPR / Casper, WY:
pseudoswede + 6
AIA / Alliance, NE:
mhnadel
headinclouds (Sidney)
LNK / Lincoln, NE (driving west for viewing):
jerry305 +1
TheLifeOfA_NKCM + 3 (Staying in Omaha then driving somewhere near LNK)
MCI/Kansas City: (driving north or east into MO for viewing)
Sweet Willie
jackal (possibly; if I come, I'll drive up to STJ on 8/21; may also be near St. Clair, MO or Carbondale, IL)
STJ (north of MCI, MO):
ClaudiSTR
FriendlySkies
Evansville, IN:
mvitale + 1 (then driving to Carbondale, IL-ish for viewing)
BNA(/Hopkinsville, KY): (Click for URL)
Zorak
tmiw
HPN-HRL
diburning +1
financialhippie + family
exerda +1
l'etoile (likely watching in Gallatin)
trek87
GSP / Greenville–Spartanburg, SC:
SRQ Guy
CHS / Charleston, SC:
Mr. Vker
jrsinpdx
Brendan (I live there!
)yunicorner (will probably watch in Columbia at the capitol)
Herb687
BeachMiles
How about a US total eclipse DO?; Aug. 21, 2017; let's start planning!
Jul 29, 2017, 7:36 am
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Jul 29, 2017, 10:13 am
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Even for a given model of eclipse glasses, there are dozens of sellers on Amazon.
For example, see this listing for glasses by American Paper Optics (one of the manufacturers recommended by NASA, see my post #185 above):
https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Glass...dp/B01M2WDBQU/
And unfortunately, it turns out that at least some of those 28 sellers are pushing counterfeit, or improperly packaged/damaged, or otherwise suspect merchandise.
For example, see this listing for glasses by American Paper Optics (one of the manufacturers recommended by NASA, see my post #185 above):
https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Glass...dp/B01M2WDBQU/
And unfortunately, it turns out that at least some of those 28 sellers are pushing counterfeit, or improperly packaged/damaged, or otherwise suspect merchandise.
Jul 29, 2017, 10:49 am
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transportation from Portland?
my original plans to get to the path of totality from portland have fallen thru - does anyone know of companies providing transportation e.g. to the willamette valley (or anywhere to get to 100%)? TIA!
Jul 29, 2017, 12:41 pm
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I mean, there IS Amtrak from Portland to Salem... but it's all booked out. Not sure if they sell non-reserved tickets. I'm currently planning to drive from Portland to Salem the morning of.
Jul 29, 2017, 7:53 pm
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There's HUT Shuttle from PDX to SLE and several locations in Albany or Corvallis. However they've cancelled service for 8/21.
Jul 30, 2017, 5:28 pm
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Yeah I'm sure it will. I'll try get up real early and on the I-5 and pray to god I make it to Salem in time. I'm staying south of downtown at the Marriott Residence Inn so in theory SHOULD be able to get on the I-5 right away. we'll see. I also have a reservation for Sisters, but it's on the edge of the path and I'd have to drive too, and traffic to Madras will probably be even worse.
Jul 31, 2017, 7:19 am
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According to one page:
Do not look at the Sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury.
Good advice? If so, no pictures of partial eclipse (C1, C3)?
Do not look at the Sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury.
Good advice? If so, no pictures of partial eclipse (C1, C3)?
Jul 31, 2017, 8:40 am
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According to one page:
Do not look at the Sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury.
Good advice? If so, no pictures of partial eclipse (C1, C3)?
Do not look at the Sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury.
Good advice? If so, no pictures of partial eclipse (C1, C3)?
Aug 1, 2017, 9:14 am
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I only have a smartphone camera. I see conflicting opinions on whether that's safe for taking photos as is (without filter). There are two issues: 1) is it safe for the camera lens? 2) is it safe for your eyes?
Anyone want to weigh in?
Anyone want to weigh in?
Aug 1, 2017, 9:16 am
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It's perfectly safe for your eyes provided you don't look directly at the sun without glasses. You should probably switch it to the front camera (as if you were taking a selfie) so you're safely facing away from the sun.
I would guess it's safe for the camera lens but that's purely a guess.
I would guess it's safe for the camera lens but that's purely a guess.
Aug 1, 2017, 10:35 am
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