SouthWake33 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I won't be in the path of totality, but will be sitting on the beach...Kure Beach, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 On 7/21/2017 at 7:09 AM, Isopycnic said: What did you get? I got a set of 10 paper glasses(I only need 6), CE and ISO certified, ordered off Amazon. For the camera I just got a 4x4 solar filter sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow haven Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 any place to get a free paid of glasses? I asked local libraries and they are only handing them out at the event they are having that day and I'm not paying $20.00 for a paid of glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, Snow haven said: any place to get a free paid of glasses? I asked local libraries and they are only handing them out at the event they are having that day and I'm not paying $20.00 for a paid of glasses. The glasses only cost a few dollars. I ordered "official" ones from www.eclipse2017.org. It cost me $14.08 for 4 pair of glasses. The more one orders, the less the cost. The shipping was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 14 minutes ago, Snow haven said: any place to get a free paid of glasses? I asked local libraries and they are only handing them out at the event they are having that day and I'm not paying $20.00 for a paid of glasses. Several different manufacturers sell 10-packs on Amazon for around $15. I wouldn't rely on the "while supplies last" free glasses that towns are handing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrgjeff Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I have seen them at hardware stores. They sell some $15 'watch in style' BS. I elected the $1.99 each cardboard glasses. They are ISO and CE certified. Check that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I bought 2 from Ebay for about $6 with shipping that are both CE and ISO certified. I plan on staying home and watching it here. Supposed to be about 96% coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Lowes had a large display of them in their Denver NC store Monday around $3 each The display was just inside the main entrance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Weather wise today would have been a perfect eclipse day. Sunny skies, light north breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 hours ago, LithiaWx said: Weather wise today would have been a perfect eclipse day. Sunny skies, light north breeze. I'm afraid it is going to get too dark to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvward Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I will be on a houseboat on Fontana Lake to experience Totality. I have been waiting for this event for over 2 years so I have made a vacation of it. I will also be collaborating with Google who plans to create a movie of 1000 photographers who will be in the Zone of Totality. Heading out that Saturday, I am not too worried about traffic, and the day of the eclipse I won't be leaving the lake, unless the weather looks terrible. The Diamond Ring effect and Baily's Beads should be an incredible site to see. Hoping to get a close up shot of the sun during Totality, then quickly switch to a wide angle lens in hopes of capturing the whole lake scene while dark. I'll post pics here after I submit to google. If you are curious about the Diamond Ring Effect and Baily's Bead, check out this NASA video from last year. They will be at Clingmans Dome (as most of you I am sure know) this time and should have a similar video available for livestream!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 6 hours ago, SimeonNC said: I'm gonna have classes on the day of the eclipse, but I'll have a four hour break which will take place while it's going on over here. I don't have any money though so unless I can get some glasses at the library before then I'm gonna have to stay inside during the event. You don't have to stay inside. Just do not look directly at the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 12 hours ago, Hvward said: I will be on a houseboat on Fontana Lake to experience Totality. I have been waiting for this event for over 2 years so I have made a vacation of it. I will also be collaborating with Google who plans to create a movie of 1000 photographers who will be in the Zone of Totality. Heading out that Saturday, I am not too worried about traffic, and the day of the eclipse I won't be leaving the lake, unless the weather looks terrible. The Diamond Ring effect and Baily's Beads should be an incredible site to see. Hoping to get a close up shot of the sun during Totality, then quickly switch to a wide angle lens in hopes of capturing the whole lake scene while dark. I'll post pics here after I submit to google. If you are curious about the Diamond Ring Effect and Baily's Bead, check out this NASA video from last year. They will be at Clingmans Dome (as most of you I am sure know) this time and should have a similar video available for livestream! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 No photography for me. I've decided to just take it all in without any distractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceagewhereartthou Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just for kicks I checked priceline for a hotel in Greenville for the 20th - 22nd. Only 6 hotels came up in the entire GSP metro that still has rooms and all 6 were in Spartanburg, which is just outside totality. I had heard this is the case all over the country within the line, but still a little crazy to see it show up on the search. Hotels and restaurants are gonna bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I've got a few targets to head towards for the event. anderson, sc tiger, ga And a city between chatty and Knox in TN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Penland Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 0:07 AM, LithiaWx said: I've got a few targets to head towards for the event. anderson, sc tiger, ga And a city between chatty and Knox in TN You should come to Clarkesville, GA. We've only got 1m43s of totality but Rabun County, GA is going to be 100% packed. There's only a handful of roads up there to choose from and EVERYBODY will be on them. There's really only one way in and out of Tiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 The Rockingham County Public Libraries in Eden, Reidsville, Madison and Stoneville will hold eclipse viewing events at 1:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and solar viewing glasses. While supplies last, first come/first-served, free solar viewing glasses will be available, starting August 2, at Rockingham County Public Library branches. Anyone who wishes to have a pair must sign a liability waiver form, parents signing for their children age 18 and under. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a5ehren Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Getting into fantasy range for this on the models now. GFS is showing strong cloud cover over the Plains and Gulf Coast, with the wedge zones in the SE having pretty clear skies. Giant grain of salt obviously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 4:22 PM, SimeonNC said: I'm gonna have classes on the day of the eclipse, but I'll have a four hour break which will take place while it's going on over here. I don't have any money though so unless I can get some glasses at the library before then I'm gonna have to stay inside during the event. Why stay inside. Make yourself a shadowbox if nothing else. Lowes is selling glasses for $2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallsLake Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, a5ehren said: Getting into fantasy range for this on the models now. GFS is showing strong cloud cover over the Plains and Gulf Coast, with the wedge zones in the SE having pretty clear skies. Giant grain of salt obviously... Yep. Just for fun here is the 12z GFS Simulated IR on the 21st (for ~8am): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, yotaman said: Why stay inside. Make yourself a shadowbox if nothing else. Lowes is selling glasses for $2. I'm going to stare straight at it, before totality! That way I never have to watch another 850 0 line dance over my house or watch another NW trend on a winter storm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, griteater said: A deep understanding of the universe and all that it contains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 OMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 'Remain ever vigilant' of Lizard Man during eclipse, SCEMD says http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/36099707/remain-ever-vigilant-of-lizard-man-during-eclipse-scemd-says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 On August 7, 2017 at 4:45 PM, jburns said: A deep understanding of the universe and all that it contains. A lot of long range models are still looking unsettled around the eclipse day! That was probably Brick asking to move the eclipse, it was interfering with his little league schedule ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Solak said: 'Remain ever vigilant' of Lizard Man during eclipse, SCEMD says http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/36099707/remain-ever-vigilant-of-lizard-man-during-eclipse-scemd-says This was scrolling across the monitors in the production plant yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No snow for you Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just saw on FB that they are expecting 4-6 million cars to travel on I-85 between Atlanta and Charlotte on the day of the eclipse. Looks like greenville will be a parking lot. Glad I closed the office for the day. Summer snow day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'll be at work and using my lunch break to see it. Hope it is a clear day. I know you can get glasses to watch it, and can make things to see it. But I thought it would be easy to just turn your back to it and watch it through the camera on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brick Tamland said: I'll be at work and using my lunch break to see it. Hope it is a clear day. I know you can get glasses to watch it, and can make things to see it. But I thought it would be easy to just turn your back to it and watch it through the camera on my phone. So what kind of phone are you going to buy on the 22nd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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