USA Total Solar Eclipse 2017

**PedroDaGr8** · 07-10-2017, 04:41 PM

I am damn excited about this as I have never seen a total eclipse. It is occuring on August 21st of this year. It looks like far Western Kentucky is along the path for the total 100% eclipse, the midpoint goes RIGHT through NE Hopkinsville. It includes Bowling Green on the far eastern edge of 100% coverage and Land Between the Lakes and Paducah on the west side. I am travelling down to Oregon from the Seattle area so that I can see the perfect eclipse, plan to drive most of the night so that I can setup early and get a good spot. As a space geek, this is really really exciting.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-10-2017, 07:39 PM

I would be excited. But we are closing the campus and selling tickets for viewing. Going to be a loooong day.

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**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-10-2017, 08:17 PM

Pedro, not sure what you are calling early. But Mr. Eclipse spoke at our campus a few weeks ago. He said that arriving somewhere at 6:00 would be too late for a good spot.

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**blueboss** · 07-13-2017, 07:27 AM

Pretty excited, I am actually changing my travel plans. We'll be in Chicago that weekend and heading home Monday. I'm now planning on leaving earlier in the morning so I can get closer to the path in time.

Anybody have a time track chart that's easy to read?

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**PedroDaGr8** · 07-13-2017, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by blueboss

Pretty excited, I am actually changing my travel plans. We'll be in Chicago that weekend and heading home Monday. I'm now planning on leaving earlier in the morning so I can get closer to the path in time.

Anybody have a time track chart that's easy to read?

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No time track chart, but I had been using Eclipse2017.org. Currently, it seems like they are having some site issues. When it was working you could click anywhere onthe map and it will tell you, in the local time, what time each stage of the eclipse would start.

Closest I can find right now is this list: http://nationaleclipse.com/cities_total.html

**Darrell KSR** · 07-13-2017, 12:57 PM

What equipment will you have? What is safe? I clicked on the gear on the link provided, but still not too sure what should be obtained (if anything).

**KSRBEvans** · 07-13-2017, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by PedroDaGr8

No time track chart, but I had been using Eclipse2017.org. Currently, it seems like they are having some site issues. When it was working you could click anywhere onthe map and it will tell you, in the local time, what time each stage of the eclipse would start.

Closest I can find right now is this list: http://nationaleclipse.com/cities_total.html

Thanks for the info. Looks like where I live (Louisville) will get nearly a total eclipse. I'm going to try to head west, but if I can't I'm excited about seeing one this nearly total.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by KSRBEvans

Thanks for the info. Looks like where I live (Louisville) will get nearly a total eclipse. I'm going to try to head west, but if I can't I'm excited about seeing one this nearly total.

https://eclipsemega.movie/simulator

**Darrell KSR** · 07-13-2017, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

https://eclipsemega.movie/simulator

That's a great link, KentuckyWildcat.

Take a look at what I thought was pretty cool in Birmingham (similar to Louisville, I think). Then input someplace like Hopkinsville or Paducah, Ky.

I think I am going to have to travel to see this.

I did read that it's more important to check the weather where you'll be, rather than the exact place of a total eclipse. That makes sense.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell KSR

That's a great link, KentuckyWildcat.

Take a look at what I thought was pretty cool in Birmingham (similar to Louisville, I think). Then input someplace like Hopkinsville or Paducah, Ky.

I think I am going to have to travel to see this.

I did read that it's more important to check the weather where you'll be, rather than the exact place of a total eclipse. That makes sense.

Don't come to Hopkinsville!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But if you do, I can put you to work for a free t-shirt

**KSRBEvans** · 07-13-2017, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

https://eclipsemega.movie/simulator

Very cool, thanks

**Darrell KSR** · 07-13-2017, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

Don't come to Hopkinsville!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But if you do, I can put you to work for a free t-shirt

T-shirts! Yessir!

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 02:47 PM

I would seriously avoid any town that is along the path of totality. Go off center of the path to a smaller town. To most people 30 minutes off of the path will not make in a difference in what they see. Hopkinsville is expecting 100,000 people that day. I've heard estimates up to 300,000 people. We are a town of 35,000..................

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell KSR

T-shirts! Yessir!

Attachment 6685

The eclipse part glows in the dark. Totally worth the drive.

**KSRBEvans** · 07-13-2017, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell KSR

What equipment will you have? What is safe? I clicked on the gear on the link provided, but still not too sure what should be obtained (if anything).

Here's a Lifehacker article on the topic, FWIW:

https://lifehacker.com/what-to-buy-f...-yo-1796880389

**Darrell KSR** · 07-13-2017, 03:22 PM

Thanks, great article--good links in it, too.

**blueboss** · 07-13-2017, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

Attachment 6685

The eclipse part glows in the dark. Totally worth the drive.

I'll take a xxl.. how much?

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**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by blueboss

I'll take a xxl.. how much?

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Boss, I'm not sure. I know our bookstore is selling them. Are you near Hopkinsville?

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**dan_bgblue** · 07-13-2017, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

Attachment 6685

The eclipse part glows in the dark. Totally worth the drive.

Is there an address where I can order the shirt? I can do it online if that is available or can do it by phone with a credit/debit card if that work as well

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 07:19 PM

Dan, we have a Microsite but not a lot of info. I'll get more info tomorrow.

HCCeclipse.com

Our tickets sold out in about 3 weeks.

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**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 07:23 PM

Btw the mods...my intent was not to sell the shirts on here lol

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**dan_bgblue** · 07-13-2017, 07:34 PM

I looked at it like a public service bit of info. My SIL is gonna get one as a gift. He is all geeked out about photographing the event and yes he has the necessary HA filter to make it happen.

Btw the site is perfect and has a short blurb about online purchase capability coming soon.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-13-2017, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by dan_bgblue

I looked at it like a public service bit of info. My SIL is gonna get one as a gift. He is all geeked out about photographing the event and yes he has the necessary HA filter to make it happen.

Btw the site is perfect and has a short blurb about online purchase capability coming soon.

We are also selling a limited number of throws (small blankets if that is the proper term) but they do not glow in the dark. And when I say "we" it is really Barnes and Noble, but we HCC, do get a share of the sales.

As for the photography, Dan, you and he may know this, but no one filter and camera setting can capture all of the various light from the eclipse.

I'm a tad frustrated b/c the "more info" is behind IMO....but not my department

Oh, I also know a lady selling other shirts. I can get that info as well.

**dan_bgblue** · 07-13-2017, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

We are also selling a limited number of throws (small blankets if that is the proper term) but they do not glow in the dark. And when I say "we" it is really Barnes and Noble, but we HCC, do get a share of the sales.

As for the photography, Dan, you and he may know this, but no one filter and camera setting can capture all of the various light from the eclipse. I'm a tad frustrated b/c the "more info" is behind IMO....but not my department

Oh, I also know a lady selling other shirts. I can get that info as well.

I would love to have the info. As far as filters and camera settings are concerned he has that covered. He has been doing solar imaging for a few years now.

**blueboss** · 07-13-2017, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

Boss, I'm not sure. I know our bookstore is selling them. Are you near Hopkinsville?

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Sunny side of Louisville.. bit of drive. How about cost plus s&h

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**KentuckyWildcat** · 07-14-2017, 08:47 AM

So apparently, Barnes and Noble cannot sell our shirts online because of a silly policy. But they can sell other products about the eclipse.

Blue and Dan, if you guys want the HCC shirt that I posted. I could buy them and ship them to you if want me to do that.

32 oz. Eclipse Water Bottle
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webap...ECLIPSE%20LOGO

11 oz. Eclipse Coffee Mug
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webap...topCatId=40350

Sweatshirt Blanket Navy
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webap...33&graphicId=1

Sweatshirt Blanket Gray
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webap...d=400000326758

Shirts someone locally is selling (note that I don't know anything about these or Etsy):
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThrowingSh..._shop_redirect

**dan_bgblue** · 07-14-2017, 09:42 AM

Thank you very much. My plan right now is to wait for the College website to open with the shirts for sale. If that falls thru, I may take you up on your kind offer.

**PedroDaGr8** · 07-15-2017, 12:39 PM

Got my eclipse glasses in! Interesting to look at the sun through them.

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**ETWNAPPEL** · 07-18-2017, 09:01 PM

I picked the right time to switchs jobs to Fort Campbell. Front row seat!

**blueboss** · 08-02-2017, 07:27 AM

Bump....

Does anybody have a best viewing schedule for the Louisville area.... time it starts etc.

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