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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 3:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Brendan
Nope, David, not possible! The umbra of totality will travel about 1000 mph/ 1600 km/h from the Pacific Coast of Oregon to the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina in about 2.5 hours! About the speed of a Concorde! Trying to chase it in a car or train @200 mph may add 30--40 seconds to the totality.
Hmm, if only Virgin Galactic was ready! Plenty of VX Elevate to burn
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