Looking forward to it. As you noted the eclipse starts about noon or a little before. The climax of the TOTAL eclipse in Dallas starts about 1:42 pm and last about 3min 45 seconds. Get your protective glasses before its too late!
Looking forward to it. As you noted the eclipse starts about noon or a little before. The climax of the TOTAL eclipse in Dallas starts about 1:42 pm and last about 3min 45 seconds. Get your protective glasses before its too late!
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Yes ordered glasses from Amazon. I am debating whether I should buy an attachment for the Telescope too.
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Do not use a telescope or even binoculars to view the eclipse even with glasses. Both concentrate the rays and will burn through the glasses. Be sure the attachment is rated for viewing.
One of the best eclipse sites: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8
Plug in your exact city/ location, and you?ll see a simulation of how the eclipse will look for you, with the exact timings of all the phases, for your specific location.
And like Labrat mentioned, see this: https://www.vox.com/science/24119318...safety-glasses
It’s better not lose our eye sight if we want to hobby well, just saying…
Have fun y?all
Last edited by CKJAmore; 04-05-2024 at 12:50 AM.
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I’m blind now.
I thought I knew what to expect having been through some partial eclipses before, but I underestimated how cool it would be once the moment of totality hit. I back up to nature and the sights and sounds were really cool. I wish I would have taken this more seriously and had set up cameras and microphones.
At least I had my glasses, the weather cooperated and I was outside to witness it. I almost blew it off for a meeting, and I regret nothing about skipping it.
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