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is potentially destroying my eyes worth it?
hell yeah.
... RIP.
I tested them and they appear to be working just fine tho...
Though Amazon wouldn't give me an outright refund, they only said to return them, which hell no I'm not doing
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Total Solar Eclipse (US) of 2017
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is potentially destroying my eyes worth it?
hell yeah.
... RIP.
I tested them and they appear to be working just fine tho...
Though Amazon wouldn't give me an outright refund, they only said to return them, which hell no I'm not doing
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
They refunded mine too. I sent the people I gave the glasses to the email.
I bet they still work fine. The damn things are like looking through welding helmets.
Someone said it's a matter of how early you can look at the sun. Some glasses you can look all the time, others once it's 10, 20 30% covered and so forth. I wonder if the threshold is just not 0% on some.
I expect that not only will I-5 and surface roads in the totality area be clogged the day of the eclipse (I live in Portland, so about 25 miles from the edge of totality), the freeways that feed into I-5 will probably be clogged as well. I'm seriously tempted to stay home from work that day rather than risk getting stuck in traffic that isn't all even headed south.
The American Paper Optics glasses are all legit - I tested them on a mid-day sun after I got mine, and I stopped looking at the sun through them after about 3 minutes because I had better stuff to do. They're so good at darkening the sun that I bet you could look at it for as long as you wanted with them.
vacantseas
Member
People looking for glasses, check your local library...lots of them are giving them out for free while supplies last:
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/libraries
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/libraries
Would you be nervous about a middle school taking its students out to see the Eclipse? We're in TX, so no total blackout here if I understand correctly. They have eclipse glasses for everyone but I've read without supervision there is still some danger. Hopefully they know what they're doing.
NeoGold123
Member
I mean, the dangers need to be explained to the students but beyond that there's not much to be done. I'm sure a lot of classes are going to be taken outside to view the event.
CloudyTuba
Member
Oh really? Where I'm going to be is said to get 99.9% and for 100% I should travel 5 miles southwest. I thought being that close I could be lazy and it wouldn't really matter, but I guess I'll get my lazy ass in the car for the extra 5 miles considering how much of a difference even small amounts make.
Yup, even 99.9% is substantially brighter then the 100% coverage. Make the trip!
Do it. Do be careful, get there with ample time ahead and after. Our department of transportation has started putting out travel warnings as they are afraid of people pulling over or slowing on the highway and causing acceidents. The partial eclipse is 3 hours long with the totality only about 2 minutes long.
CloudyTuba
Member
I do plan on getting there early and totality is only 5 miles away from where I'm staying so I'm not too worried about that part.
The part I'm a little worried about is getting back to the airport. Totality is at 10:18a, I'll probably hit the road around 10:45 or 11, and my flight isn't until 2:45p. But it's about an hour drive away which could turn into many hours depending on how stupid people are that day. That's enough buffer room to allow for some pretty bad traffic but considering how many people will be in the area, it could get worse than bad.
Just realized I'm going to be flying during the eclipse. I'm taking off at 2:20 pm and flying up the east coast from Florida to NYC.
Looks like the eclipse crosses off the coast of GA/SC around 2:45 pm, and I'm guessing even if we take off on time we probably juuuust won't get there in time. Should still be cool, though.
I wonder if I'll need glasses.
Looks like the eclipse crosses off the coast of GA/SC around 2:45 pm, and I'm guessing even if we take off on time we probably juuuust won't get there in time. Should still be cool, though.
I wonder if I'll need glasses.
Alcotholic
Banned
What happens to your eyes if you don't use the special glasses?
I thought sunglasses would be enough.
I thought sunglasses would be enough.
CloudyTuba
Member
What normally happens to your eyes when you look directly at the sun? Same thing as usual. You fry your retinas. And visible light isn't the only problem, you need to worry about UV too.
http://gizmodo.com/5926497/what-happens-when-you-stare-at-the-sun
Fuuuck.
For the longest time I had been fine with staying here in South Florida and seeing about 80% coverage, I thought it didn't sound too bad, would still be really cool to see. But in the last few days after hearing so many people say a Partial is peanuts compared to a Total, I'm seriously considering making an 8 hour drive to South Carolina to see the Total Eclipse.
The one thing stopping me is the damn weather outlook. I saw an article say the entire East Coast has the most likely chance of being cloudy, and I'd hate to make that drive for nothing. If I can get a guarantee of clear skies in SC, I will make that drive.
For the longest time I had been fine with staying here in South Florida and seeing about 80% coverage, I thought it didn't sound too bad, would still be really cool to see. But in the last few days after hearing so many people say a Partial is peanuts compared to a Total, I'm seriously considering making an 8 hour drive to South Carolina to see the Total Eclipse.
The one thing stopping me is the damn weather outlook. I saw an article say the entire East Coast has the most likely chance of being cloudy, and I'd hate to make that drive for nothing. If I can get a guarantee of clear skies in SC, I will make that drive.
During totality? Likely nothing. But during partial eclipse, you fry your retinas.
Yea, I tested my glasses back when I got them. Can't see SHIT with them, and was able to look at the sun with zero damage for 20+ seconds.
Eyes go burny
GameAddict411
Member
I live in Eugene Oregon so the sky will darken, but not completely. I am contemplating hitting Salem, but the traffic on the i5 will be crazy on that day. Hmmm not sure what to do.
edit: It seems that Corvallis will experience full eclipse as well. Might head there then since it's only 40 mins away.
edit: It seems that Corvallis will experience full eclipse as well. Might head there then since it's only 40 mins away.
friskykillface
Banned
That map makes it seem like I won't see shit since I'm in Boston? Is that true
I expected everything to be pitch black, Riddick style
I expected everything to be pitch black, Riddick style
Mihos
Gold Member
We rented a house boat and will be on the lake watching this.
Pro Tip:
If you have a pair binoculars, take off one lens cap and let the sunlight go through the open lens down to the ground. You will get a good large screen view of the eclipse. You can do it on normal days also, if you just want to look at sunspots etc.
You won't see shit
Also the online maps (even NASAs) don't account for terrain altitude, so the 'edges' of totality will actually be a bit smaller.
Pro Tip:
If you have a pair binoculars, take off one lens cap and let the sunlight go through the open lens down to the ground. You will get a good large screen view of the eclipse. You can do it on normal days also, if you just want to look at sunspots etc.
That map makes it seem like I won't see shit since I'm in Boston? Is that true
I expected everything to be pitch black, Riddick style
You won't see shit
Also the online maps (even NASAs) don't account for terrain altitude, so the 'edges' of totality will actually be a bit smaller.
I got some glasses from a Maker's Fair a few months back, what's the best way to verify they're good enough to use?
Corvallis Parks & Rec still has RV and tent spaces available if you want to get a little closer. $200 seems cheaper than what some people are charging for this.
Corvallis Parks & Rec still has RV and tent spaces available if you want to get a little closer. $200 seems cheaper than what some people are charging for this.
Also if you have an old 3.5" floppy you can use that. The sun looks like an old red LED.
firebricks3
Member
I'll be in Nebraska for the eclipse. Can't freakin wait.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Confirmed my hotel reservation in Wyoming. Free night points are go!
Going to get up early on monday, check out, and get as far away from I25 as possible. Hoping to find rural areas around the Wyomimg/Nebraska state line to be less crowded, and am betting on the tourists to stick to the interstates.
Going to get up early on monday, check out, and get as far away from I25 as possible. Hoping to find rural areas around the Wyomimg/Nebraska state line to be less crowded, and am betting on the tourists to stick to the interstates.
Beer Monkey
Member
I'm starting to think the parks in Tennessee are going to be so crowded that we'll probably end up at a Waffle House or Wal-Mart or something.
Looking forward to Thursday and Friday when the weather forecast starts trending towards greater accuracy.
Looking forward to Thursday and Friday when the weather forecast starts trending towards greater accuracy.
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
I feel pretty lucky that my city is TN is gonna be directly in its path. Just outside of Nashville but I hear there's people coming from all over the world for it.
patrickthehedgehog
Member
If you have the paper style glasses don't give them to kids ahead of time as they could puncture them or scratch them making them less safe.
If you got that email from Amazon about the glasses you ordered I'd REALLY discourage using them at all.
If you're in totality you can just wait until the Sun is fully covered and then not even really need the glasses until it starts to pop out again.
If you got that email from Amazon about the glasses you ordered I'd REALLY discourage using them at all.
If you're in totality you can just wait until the Sun is fully covered and then not even really need the glasses until it starts to pop out again.
Turbo Killer
Member
So is it too late to buy glasses? Are any stores selling them?
Beer Monkey
Member
We're staying with friends in Nashville and trying to drive to Gallatin but I'm guessing we'll never make it all the way to the park or downtown.
Himynameischris
Member
I was going to try to take pictures even though it's only about 70% here in So. Cal but they are price gouging now, a 6x6 is like $60 or more on Amazon :/ I don't know why I waited so long to buy them ;_;
Going to Nashville for the eclipse...
Staying in Memphis for a few days though, hotel rooms and AirBnB in Nashville right now is $$$.
Hopefully I can drive from Memphis to Nashville the morning of with no fuss.
Anyone who lives in Nashville know of some fun stuff to do there that isn't staring at the sun?
Staying in Memphis for a few days though, hotel rooms and AirBnB in Nashville right now is $$$.
Hopefully I can drive from Memphis to Nashville the morning of with no fuss.
Anyone who lives in Nashville know of some fun stuff to do there that isn't staring at the sun?
WaffleTaco
Wants to outlaw technological innovation.
Carbondale, Illinois is hosting a huge festival (with Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch,and others). NASA is also visiting here and apparently it's supposed to be where the span is at its widest. It's going to be a busy af week, with John Cena coming in on the Wednesday after the eclipse, student movie-in day the Friday before, first week of classes, and the huge parties typically associated after the first week of classes (also called Solar Bear). I am lucky I don't have to work during the actual eclipse.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Really worried it's gonna be cloudy that day for me (live in AL).
perfectchaos007
Member
Looks like Atlanta is the largest city to be under the 100% coverage line
djcatskratch
Member
Nice site to enter your zipcode and get info on times and how much it will cover:
http://time.com/4882923/total-solar-eclipse-map-places-view/
http://time.com/4882923/total-solar-eclipse-map-places-view/
IndoAssassin
Banned
So my campground is an hour from Salem, Oregon. How early would I have to get up to make it into town?
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Heads Up:
The hotel I am staying at in Wyoming advised me to bring all food and water myself for the 2 day trip. They're expecting shortages.
The hotel I am staying at in Wyoming advised me to bring all food and water myself for the 2 day trip. They're expecting shortages.
Teren_Kanan
Member
Going to Nashville for this. Should be fun.
Got my Eclipse goggles and Eclipse Binoculars ready!
Got my Eclipse goggles and Eclipse Binoculars ready!
Nyteshade517
Member
my city will have 99.2% coverage...that's enough for me
WeAreStarStuff
Member
woo! I just got a week of vacation for August approved, timed for this event. My mother-in-law just bought a condo in eastern TN, so we have a place to stay..
I'd also add: North America won't have many of these events over the next 50 years. When I did the math on my life expectancy and realized that I only have a few eclipses left, taking time off was a no-brainer.
That feeling when you realize you'll most likely be dead during some of these...
