Total Eclipse of the Sun - August 21, 2017

[Haskell_Hunter]

Is anyone doing anything interesting to see the eclipse in August?

 

I am working in Atlanta this summer on a contract and am bringing my family down for the eclipse.  Atlanta is about a 2-hour drive to the total eclipse area, which runs through TN, GA, and SC (areas close to Atlanta).

 

Here's a couple of good websites if you're interested in this kind of thing.  The next two total eclipses are 2024 and 2045.

 

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_20170821_pg01.html

 

https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html

 

If I can get any photos, I'll post them here.

[BenedictGomez]

Not this one, but I plan to be skiing at Jay Peak during the April 2024 total solar eclipse, which falls on a Saturday.  It's going to travel almost smack-dab over the mountain.  We discovered this a few months back while researching the 2017 t.s.e.

[GhostBear]

Will this be something that can be seen here in NJ?

[not on the rug]

I'll be watching from home. I think nj will get a decent show. 2 of my good friends are traveling down to nashville for a few days in order to watch

[NJREALTOR]

How do you photograph the eclipse?

Would a 300 mm lens with solar filter be enough?

[Haskell_Hunter]

How do you photograph the eclipse?

Would a 300 mm lens with solar filter be enough?

 

This is a pretty good article to start reading.  I am going to use a 300mm lens because it's the largest I have.

 

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/how-to-photograph-a-solar-eclipse.html

Edited July 31, 2017 by Haskell_Hunter

[Merkel]

I'll be in Alaska and don't think I will be able to watch. Remember watching one as a kid. It was a pretty big deal back then.

[_X7]

You need filters on your cameras and your eyes. You can ruin both if you are not careful

[Zipper]

Haskell, be careful not to shoot your eye out!

[Haskell_Hunter]

You need filters on your cameras and your eyes. You can ruin both if you are not careful

 

NASA has a great safety section on their website:

 

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety

 

On this page is one of the most important pieces of information for the public:

 

"Our partner the American Astronomical Society has verified that these five manufacturers are making eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard for such products: American Paper Optics, Baader Planetarium (AstroSolar Silver/Gold film only), Rainbow Symphony, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17."

 

There are a ton of eclipse glasses on Amazon for next to nothing, and they're all from China.  They claim to have these standards certifications, however, it's not on the packaging or imprinted on the product.  They're probably poor quality and won't keep your eyes safe.  I'm glad I read this before I bought the first $4 pair of eclipse glasses off of their site.  Instead I went to the manifacturer's site from the list above and got some certified and real gear.

[1190ftalt]

Not this one, but I plan to be skiing at Jay Peak during the April 2024 total solar eclipse, which falls on a Saturday.  It's going to travel almost smack-dab over the mountain.  We discovered this a few months back while researching the 2017 t.s.e.

That's where I have been taking my children skiing for the last 20 years, up until couple of years ago they were getting over 400 inches of snow a year , that's 34 feet, that is amazing ! My daughter uses her french from high school there, they have probably 60 percent of the people that ski there are from Quebec (canada) . I lave been up there in early September and I get up by Jay VT and it starts snowing! Someone explained to me why it gets so much snow there but can't remember why! Gonna have to look up that eclipse!

[_X7]

How do you photograph the eclipse?

Would a 300 mm lens with solar filter be enough?

Here is advice from one of the best sources in the world.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/07/how-to-photograph-solar-eclipse/

[Haskell_Hunter]

Will this be something that can be seen here in NJ?

Yes.  NJ should see the sun between 72%-78% covered.  Should be pretty spectacular.  I think you'll see it start in NJ around 2PM, but I need to verify that.

 

Here is the PDF of where the eclipse will be crossing the US and the viewing times/%.

 

 

 

NASA_map_508.pdf

[Axiom]

I have the date marked on my calendar.... Gonna keep an Eye on the weather forecast and try and grab a load of freight going to a place where I can get a 100% view.. Preferably someplace out west.. I haven't seen a full eclipse since I was a pre teen...

[Lunatic]

How do you photograph the eclipse?

Would a 300 mm lens with solar filter be enough?

 

 

Sure but you would need a good filter. Then set your camera to 100 ISO and the smallest aperture your camera allows - the more speed you can get the better. You don't need powerful lens because you are not photographing anything with great deal of detail, like the moon for example.