Solar eclipse

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