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There will be a solar eclipse on August 21 2017. This page is a collection of all the things going on.
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There was a solar eclipse on August 21 2017. This page is a collection of all the things going on. The next total one within the US is: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_April_8,_2024 April 8, 2024].
  
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=Safety=
 
==Glasses==
 
==Glasses==
 
  ***BE SAFE***
 
  ***BE SAFE***
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=2017 Total Eclipse=
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See Here: [[Solar eclipse 2017]]
  
==Road Trip==
 
Several of us from MakeICT are planning a road trip. The thread is here:
 
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/makeict/1UROgfkw5IU/eu9KFze_BgAJ;context-place=forum/makeict
 
  
We will be choosing our destination the day before the eclipse when we have a good weather forecast. Probably St. Joseph MO, or near York, NE Schedule:
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=2023 Annular Eclipse=
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See Here: [[Solar eclipse 2023]]
  
0700 - Leave for eclipse (likely earlier, I'm thinking 5am or earlier given the traffic)
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1000 - Arrive at location (optimistic)
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=2024 Total Eclipse=
1130 - Partial Eclipse starts
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See Here: [[Solar eclipse 2024]]
1300 - Full Eclipse
 
1430 - Partial Eclipse ends, Leave for Wichita
 
1730 - Arrive in Wichita (optimistic)
 

Latest revision as of 14:09, 5 September 2017

There was a solar eclipse on August 21 2017. This page is a collection of all the things going on. The next total one within the US is: April 8, 2024.

Safety

Glasses

***BE SAFE***

Solar viewing can damage your eyes. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification

Glasses are hard to find online and in Wichita. MakeICT had some, but we no longer have any.

Alternatives to glasses include: Welding Lenses: Shade 14

Note: The article above says 12, but a lot of other places have advised 14, go to a reputable welding store. As of now, the 15th, I (James) can't find a pair on Amazon, that I know will get here.

Projection viewing: This allows you to make a pinhole projector.

DO NOT DO THIS WITH TELESCOPES, or BINOCULARS. At best, it can fry the optical instrument, at worst, it will focus and reflect well enough that your eyes are damaged.


2017 Total Eclipse

See Here: Solar eclipse 2017


2023 Annular Eclipse

See Here: Solar eclipse 2023


2024 Total Eclipse

See Here: Solar eclipse 2024