Great Eclipse 2017

Imasham · Jul 28, 2017

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my son works at a walmart within a hundred miles of the path of totality. they're considering closing the parking lot for that day at least to campers.
we're driving up there to the last hotel room in the state booked two months ago. I just hope traffic the morning of doesn't block us.
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I'm staying in Dubois with my kids. On the morning of we're driving about 30 minutes south on I5 to get to the centerline so we have more totality time. Dubois gets 96 seconds while my spot gets 137.

Idahoser · Jul 28, 2017

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What are you bringing for eye wear?
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American Paper Optics is in my home town, they make the glasses and I bought a hundred to give as gifts.

T. Riley · Jul 28, 2017

Lots of cheep certified glasses on Amazon right now.

DarkLight · Jul 28, 2017

We're in the 90-95% zone so we'll be wearing the ones from Amazon (yes, certified) for the whole thing. Kids will be in the back yard and I'll probably be at work on the top deck of the parking garage or out on the open by the "lake".

Imasham · Jul 28, 2017

DarkLight said: ↑

We're in the 90-95% zone so we'll be wearing the ones from Amazon (yes, certified) for the whole thing. Kids will be in the back yard and I'll probably be at work on the top deck of the parking garage or out on the open by the "lake".
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You're that close and you're not going for a drive?!!

DarkLight · Jul 28, 2017

Personally I've seen 2 total eclipses. I'm good. The plan isn't to make a trek but then again, the wife may get a wild hare and we end up going.

v0lcom13sn0w · Jul 30, 2017

i live just north of salem, my plans are to somehow get to work and then walk outside for a few min and watch this all go down.

BTPost · Jul 30, 2017

We have some old time Monkeys that live directly in the path.... I called them up today, to check and see if they were ready for the Hoards, coming to visit... They just laughed....

Ura-Ki · Jul 30, 2017

v0lcom13sn0w said: ↑

i live just north of salem, my plans are to somehow get to work and then walk outside for a few min and watch this all go down.
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I'm a thinking you need to call in dead and we go shootin! Gotta see how an eclipse effect changes our shooting! Lol

v0lcom13sn0w · Jul 31, 2017

Ura-Ki said: ↑

I'm a thinking you need to call in dead and we go shootin! Gotta see how an eclipse effect changes our shooting! Lol
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i have august 10th off as i get back from hawaii on the 9th... maybe we can make somethin happen

Ura-Ki · Jul 31, 2017

Lets do it! Any other monkeys in the valley around Salem? GOG, you down?

BTPost · Jul 31, 2017

How is Canby from you guys?

Motomom34 · Jul 31, 2017

What happens during a total eclipse according to Farmers Almanac-

What Happens During a Total Solar Eclipse?
For sheer visceral impact, a total solar eclipse is not even remotely comparable to a lunar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse, or even major auroral displays. A solar totality stands alone. If you are in the right place, it creates darkness in daytime along a 140-mile-wide ribbon of Earth. The brightest stars come out in midday but not as you might presume: During totality, they appear in seasonal reverse. In summer, the winter constellations emerge; during a winter solar totality, summer’s stars appear.

And that’s not all.

An uncommon mind-set takes over people when the Sun, Moon, and your spot on Earth form a perfectly straight line in space. Many observers shout and babble. Some weep. Afterward, everyone proclaims it to be the greatest spectacle they have ever beheld. Beyond that, many are speechless. (Animals also exhibit odd behavior, such as falling strangely silent.)

The experience surpasses all expectations and imaginings:

The eye sees the transition of the Moon over the Sun differently from photographs; because of under- or overexposure, a camera lens can not capture the same range of brightness as human vision.

The delicate tendrils of the Sun’s corona splay into the surrounding sky in a manner wholly different from the way they appear in photos.

During the 10 minutes before and after totality, when the Sun is more than 80 percent eclipsed and its light arrives only from its edge, or limb, earthly colors turn richer and more saturated, while shadows become stark and oddly crisp—as if a different type of star is illuminating Earth.

As the Moon slides over the Sun, not only is light blocked in the ribbon of space, but solar heat is, too. The steady drop in temperature usually results in a haunting eclipse wind.

At 1 minute before and after totality, all white and light-color ground surfaces underfoot (sidewalks, sand, the like) suddenly exhibit shimmering shadow bands everywhere. (Think of black lines on the bottom of a swimming pool that appear to wiggle.) This eerie phenomenon can make your hair stand on end, yet it can not be captured on film. (Try it!) Recent research suggests that shadow bands are the edges of atmospheric temperature cells (air pockets) made visible by the remaining tiny point of Sun. Their motion catches the eye despite their extremely low contrast.

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https://www.almanac.com/content/total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide-and-map

Motomom34 · Aug 7, 2017

Salem Oregon has a whole website for info on the eclipse-

They gave a list of what to prepare for if you are traveling:

If You Plan to Travel
We know that many want to go to their favorite spot or attend an eclipse viewing party. If that’s you, you’ll want to follow the Oregon Department of Transportation’s advice of “Plan to have fun. Plan ahead so you can.”

Check out these tips:

Decide your destination before you go

Let friends and relatives know where you are going

Fuel up early-gasoline may become a scarce commodity

Take at least three days of food and water with you

Make sure you include a first aid kit, medications, emergency contact information, a paper map of the area, and your cell phone with charger or extra battery

Be aware that cell service though out the area may not be reliable with so many visitors

“Go” before you go. No one wants to stand in line waiting to use the bathroom

Leave early and be prepared for prolonged travel times and heavy traffic

Monitor traffic and travel by calling 511 or use tripcheck.com

Stay awhile after the event and avoid some of the congestion

When you do leave, leave no trace (garbage, litter, etc.)

Be patient and remember to have fun

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What to Do To Prepare for The Potential Traffic

In those areas- traffic, maybe gas shortage and cell phone may not work. This is only for an eclipse, imagine in a true emergency.

Witch Doctor 01 · Aug 7, 2017

I'm setting up a program at the college for some HS students... snacks will be SunDrops, Sunkist, and moonpies....

Imasham · Aug 9, 2017

Long range forecasts are now coming out. Sunny skies predicted for my viewing location. Fingers crossed!

Imasham · Aug 10, 2017

So I contacted our hotel where I have four rooms booked. Because of some people dropping out I don't need all of the rooms so I asked if I could drop one. The owner said she was turning people away left and right so there was no problem with me doing so. This was in a very small town in nowhere Idaho with just one small hotel!

Motomom34 · Aug 13, 2017

I am really enjoying the eclipse reporting.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to Wyoming and Nebraska to experience the totality of the eclipse. Some experts are predicting up to 600,000 additional people just in the state of Wyoming, and CDOT says many of them will be cramming Colorado highways (I-25) to get there.
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They are expecting 600,000 in WY alone.

There is a small town in Wyoming, Glendo. It is a town of 2,000 and they are expecting 100,000 plus. I read on Glendo's FB page and there are 6 astrologists from Germany that will be in Glendo. It astounds me how so many people will put effort and $$ into viewing eclipse. I heard it will last less then a half hour.

BTPost · Aug 13, 2017

Did you-a'll hear about the Lady that called up her local Museum, and asked if the Eclipse could be rescheduled to another Day, so her Kids, who were starting School, could see it, at the museum... I kid you NOT.... The Museum Director stated they were trying to formulate a response...

ghrit · Aug 13, 2017

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Did you-a'll hear about the Lady that called up her local Museum, and asked if the Eclipse could be rescheduled to another Day, so her Kids, who were starting School, could see it, at the museum... I kid you NOT.... The Museum Director stated they were trying to formulate a response...
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My grandniece is starting school tomorrow. They are getting eclipse day off ---

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