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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: DefCynodont119 on August 20, 2017, 02:46:09 pm
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(http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/newsadmin/uploads/Eclipse-Times.jpg)
https://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html
To those that are going to be viewing the Eclipse on the 21st (Tomorrow as of this post) I have some important infoz
MAKE SURE ANY SHADES YOU USE MEET REQUIREMENT ISO 12312-2:2015
AND EN 1836:2005 AND QUEENSLAND DIRECTIVE AS/NZS 1338.1:1992
One or more should be listed on the inner side of the glasses, shades should be nigh-opaque with only extremely bright light visible when put on.
If you do not have a pair, don't panic. Here are some tutorials on how to make a pinhole projector:
(https://c.tadst.com/gfx/750x500/pinhole-projector-homemade.png?2)
Links:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Eclipse-Viewer/
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/box-pinhole-projector.html
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/9/16109520/how-to-diy-pinhole-projector-solar-eclipse-cardboard-paper-budget-safe
(I made one of these to look at the transit of Venus a few years back, they are awesome)
This will be converted/replaced by a "did you see the eclipse/what did you think" thread after it's over
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Eclipses are awesome but plz ensure they're not the last thing you ever see.
Also, have fun!
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Sing it for me Bonnie!
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If using a welding helmet Nasa says use shade 12 or darker.
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These tips are fine, I guess, but here's the real deal:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHhL0GaVYAEdF2o.jpg:large)
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@ The E
The Image res is two large, that won't display.
Here is a link to your punchline instead:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHhL0GaVYAEdF2o.jpg:large
Eclipse Tip #86: Make sure Images work before posting. :p
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Well played, Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/aug/21/solar-eclipse-eye-damage?CMP=twt_gu)
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I went to Tennessee and saw the total eclipse. It was awesome, in the original sense of the word.
Somewhat surreal, too. The lights went out like God turned down a dimmer switch, and then you're looking at this giant glowing hole in the sky. A couple planets were visible too. Not too many stars since we were in a fairly well-populated area and there were lots of city lights around us. It was more of a very dim twilight than full darkness.
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Yeah, I've been to a total eclipse too. Even on a cloudy day like it was for me, it really is like nothing else on Earth.