"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 8/20/2017 1:12 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Sun 20 Aug 2017 09:52:06a, tert in seattle told us...
>>
>>> U.S Janet B wrote:
>>>>
>>>> The path of totality is extremely close to us but we don't want
>>>> to get caught up in the bizarre traffic. Craters of the Moon is
>>>> very close and they are doing some wonderful programs on eclipse
>>>> day. The viewing would be wonderful from out there but it is
>>>> expected that the roads will be parked on both sides of the
>>>> highway and stopped traffic in the driving lanes. I'm not young
>>>> enough for all that anymore. I would stay home and just stand
>>>> out in the street but we are surrounded by mature trees and while
>>>> we get some sunlight, we don't actually see the sun this time of
>>>> year. I think we are going to the fairgrounds. They have special
>>>> admission for The Fair prior to the eclipse and free approved
>>>> glasses. (we have our glasses already) Anyway, we can look
>>>> around the Fair knowing it won't be too hot to go because the sun
>>>> mostly won't be shining full bore. How about you? Going
>>>> somewhere special or eclipse party or just watch on TV?
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> I'm going to sit under some trees
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I saw the one in 1979, and where we now live it won't be much
>> different. We'll probably just stay in. If I could see an absolute
>> total eclipse that would be different.
>>
> I am directly in the path of the total eclipse and don't know what the big
> deal is.
>
> For those who don't know, here's what the sun will look like between 1-3
> PM tomorrow over the Southern United States:
>
> http://k2radio.com/files/2017/06/Get...7181.jpg?w=720
>
> Okay. You need special glasses or a pinhole camera and special glasses to
> look watch the moon passing in front of the sun.
>
> Eclipse or no, looking directly at the sun is never a good idea. In the
> case of staring at an eclipse, you could burn out your retinas and go
> blind.
>
> Nasa is warning people there are companies out there selling unreliable
> "eclipse glasses":
>
> http://www.postandcourier.com/news/n...76a11fe3d.html
>
> Some people will do anything to make a buck, including blind you.
Yep. I think most of what's being sold are bogus. Lots of people aren't
questioning them. Mine appear to be good but Amazon can't certify so will
issue a refund.
I did the pinhole thing once in elementary school. Big whoop. Not going to
do it again.