Solar Eclipse Sunday - 5/20/2012

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Anyone out there gonna be in path of the first solar eclipse this century coming this Sunday?

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http://news.yahoo.com/sunday-solar-eclipse-visible-national-parks-195845913.html
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Man, I am so tempted to drop what I'm doing and make a drive out somewhere to go see it!!
 
Moochie said:
Where would you go?
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Looking at the map, the closest place for us would be to head out to the St. George area - maybe Kolab Canyon or Hurricane. Although, Pioche, NV might be in the path as well and would have fewer tourists. Not really sure but, whatever the case may be, it'll be a drive. Of course, this may be the only time in our lifetime that we could see something like this and I'd really hate to miss it.
 
Of course, we could always stay in Cedar City...

Solar Eclipse Party
Saturday, May 19, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FREE EVENT
It's Coming...ECLIPSE 2012

This event that is sponsored by Cedar City Leisure Services will be an enjoyable afternoon filled with "hands on" activities, learning stations and a whole lot of fun for the entire family. There will be experts with telescopes to discuss safe viewing of the eclipse that will occur the next day. By visiting each station individuals can earn a free pass to swim at the Aquatic Center. Come get your "Sweet Spot" Eclipse Glasses and obtain a map of locations where the eclipse will be viewable.

Who: Everyone is invited! Adults, Kids, Teens, Tweens

Where: Cedar City Community Center - 2090 W. Royal Hunte Dr.

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

Why: The Annular Solar Eclipse occurs on Sunday, May 20th between 6:33 pm-8:37 pm
(It can be viewed from various locations in Iron County)

We will be distributing:
Solar Safe Viewing Glasses (provided by Cedar City/Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
Maps of viewing locations in Iron County (provided by Cedar City/Brian Head Tourism Bureau

There will stations and exhibits: (complete a punch card and earn a free pass)

Face Painting
Satellite Exhibit - Dark Night Sky Exhibit - SUU Museum of Natural History
Cookie Decoration - Create and eat your celestial concoction
Scorpions - UV/Black light demonstration
Creatures of the Night - Animal Adaptations
Phases of the Moon/Eclipse
Scale of the Solar System
Bouncing Light
Mini Rockets
Magnetic Fields
Energy of the Sun - UV beads, bracelets, solar-powered toys
Story Station: Bring blankets, pillows, for myths and stories

http://www.cedarcity.org/index.aspx?NID=542
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Don't forget to pick up your solar shades!

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Next eclipse in N. America will be in 20 years.
 
hey!! where'd you get those from??

not sure where to go but if i can, i'm still trying to make this happen.
 
wayoflife said:
hey!! where'd you get those from??

not sure where to go but if i can, i'm still trying to make this happen.
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Local planetarium had them. Went there and about 25 people had the same idea as me. I guess they sold out yesterday. They were only $2. I'm selling them to Sharkey for $5 though. ;)

The local photography stores are sold out of filters for my Nikon though. I picked up a piece of welders glass at Home Depot for a few bucks hoping that will work.
 
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bleedbeat said:
We found some :)
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That was fast! But I see you are part of the blue gang.
 
So I could not find a solar filter for my Nikon so I did what any jeeper would do...a mod.

I have no idea if this will work or whether it will ruin my lens or eyes for that matter. But I taped some welders glass to my camera sun shade.



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Thoughts? Better ideas?

Anyone need a write up? :cheesy:
 
LOL!! That's awesome - just picked up some welders glass yesterday and are now on our way out. Hope to find a spot to view this around the st. George area.
 
wayoflife said:
Looking at the map, the closest place for us would be to head out to the St. George area - maybe Kolab Canyon or Hurricane. Although, Pioche, NV might be in the path as well and would have fewer tourists. Not really sure but, whatever the case may be, it'll be a drive. Of course, this may be the only time in our lifetime that we could see something like this and I'd really hate to miss it.
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Only time in our lifetime? That map you posted said "Annual Solar Eclipse". Haha. I remember seeing one in elementary school in Pittsburgh... We all brought in a cereal box so we could put a pin hole in the cardboard for safe viewing.
 
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Just took a look from here in Palmdale ca.
Only got to see it partially. I used my welding hood to look through. Worked great.
 
Prime8 said:
Only time in our lifetime? That map you posted said "Annual Solar Eclipse". Haha. I remember seeing one in elementary school in Pittsburgh... We all brought in a cereal box so we could put a pin hole in the cardboard for safe viewing.
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"Annular" not "annual."
 
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