Solar Eclipse (August 21, 2017) count down!
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As Eclipse Madness Sweeps U.S., A Stonehenge Made Of Cars Prepares
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/10/541583064/as-eclipse-madness-sweeps-u-s-a-stonehenge-made-of-cars-prepares
Alliance, Nebraska (home to the Stonehenge replica made of cars) with a population of about 8,500, is preparing for a deluge of visitors, including the state's governor, who has announced he will view the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse from Carhenge.3 -
caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?0 -
As Eclipse Madness Sweeps U.S., A Stonehenge Made Of Cars Prepares
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/10/541583064/as-eclipse-madness-sweeps-u-s-a-stonehenge-made-of-cars-prepares
Alliance, Nebraska (home to the Stonehenge replica made of cars) with a population of about 8,500, is preparing for a deluge of visitors, including the state's governor, who has announced he will view the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse from Carhenge.
Haha! I have been here.. Idk if I should admit this.0 -
Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?0 -
caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.3 -
Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.
Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.1 -
Caporegiem wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.
Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.
Well, you should have disclosed that to start with. This information completely sways my thoughts.0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.
Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.
Well, you should have disclosed that to start with. This information completely sways my thoughts.
Well to completely reassure you of your concerns, I also had a laser pointer that I bought at a flea market. If that doesn't fully qualify me I don't know what will.1 -
Caporegiem wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.
Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.
Well, you should have disclosed that to start with. This information completely sways my thoughts.
Well to completely reassure you of your concerns, I also had a laser pointer that I bought at a flea market. If that doesn't fully qualify me I don't know what will.
You should advertise your services, I bet you could really make a profit on the 21st!0 -
I'm heading to Carbondale, IL for the eclipse, yahoo!0
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I will be on a cruise ship headed towards Alaska during the eclipse. I am hoping the skies are nice and clear because, where I will be, it is supposed to be near 80% totality. I won't ever see that again in my lifetime. I have special glasses all set to pack and, even if it is cloudy, I know it will be a very eerie scene on the ship.0
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BowlingForHollars wrote: »I'll be chairing a meeting that starts about a half hour before. I'll be sure to stretch so everyone misses the opportunity.
Laughinggg0 -
Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »caco_ethes wrote: »Caporegiem wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.
That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.
Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.
I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
What are your thoughts on LASIK?
I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
Can't be any worse than the real thing, and much cheaper!0 -
Can you really go blind staring at an eclipse? Tips for safe viewing
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/how-to-safely-watch-the-eclipse/index.html
Spoiler: yes...
FYI - it's hard finding articles on the eclipse that doesn't say the same thing over and over again.
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Can you really go blind staring at an eclipse? Tips for safe viewing
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/how-to-safely-watch-the-eclipse/index.html
Spoiler: yes...
FYI - it's hard finding articles on the eclipse that doesn't say the same thing over and over again.
Wonder if I could set up a few well placed mirrors and look at the sun that way. You know... like how you creep on someone at the gym without looking directly at them?0 -
Caporegiem wrote: »Can you really go blind staring at an eclipse? Tips for safe viewing
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/how-to-safely-watch-the-eclipse/index.html
Spoiler: yes...
FYI - it's hard finding articles on the eclipse that doesn't say the same thing over and over again.
Wonder if I could set up a few well placed mirrors and look at the sun that way. You know... like how you creep on someone at the gym without looking directly at them?
This might work.
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Just like the moon landing, the eclipse is fake0
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Well wtf am I supposed to do now??? No time to order new ones.0 -
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Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
Well wtf am I supposed to do now??? No time to order new ones.
Check your library, NASA provided thousands of approved glasses to libraries for free. Also most Lowe's seem to have them. Or come to Iowa, we are getting a shipment to our Eye care office on Wednesday
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
Well wtf am I supposed to do now??? No time to order new ones.
Check your library, NASA provided thousands of approved glasses to libraries for free. Also most Lowe's seem to have them. Or come to Iowa, we are getting a shipment to our Eye care office on Wednesday
I've heard the library makes you watch a 45 minute video on the sun and stars and stuff to get them. Which I would totally do for nothing
Ha! Me too.1 -
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is it possible to take a picture of the eclipse?1
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The worst things that could go wrong during the total solar eclipse — and how to be prepared
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/08/15/the-worst-things-that-could-go-wrong-during-the-total-solar-eclipse-and-how-to-be-prepared/0 -
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »You should be able to look at it with the naked eye during the 2 mins of totality if you're in the zone.
Me, I've been practicing looking at the sun all week so I should be immune by then.
It cant be that bad for you. I can remember as a kid having contests to see who could stare at the sun the longest during recess. I don't think it has to do anything with my eyesight being FUBAR now at all.2 -
I'm a little ways north of Dallas, and we won't get totality here. We have to wait until 2024 for that one. I'll wait.0
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Previous guidance from NASA had recommended consumer make sure glasses have the ISO number 12312-2 printed on them. However, some fakes are printing that on their glasses when despite not meeting the requirements. So, do not rely on seeing "ISO number 12312-2" on the glasses. Instead, make sure they are from a recommended manufacturer.
NASA officials say only these five manufacturers make certified, approved eclipse glasses:
• Baader Planetarium
• Rainbow Symphony
• Thousand Oaks Optical
• TSE 17
• American Paper Optics
In addition to these five, The American Astronomical Society recognizes the following manufacturers as safe:
Celestron
DayStar
Explore Scientific
Lunt Solar Systems
Meade Instruments0
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