Solar Eclipse Aug 21 2017

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Yeah I'm gonna spend the whopping $12 for the six of us and go with something I know is safe. I'll have to skip out on two latte's but such is life.

Which ones are you talking about exactly?

[Bigtime]

Going with #14 shade welders lenses versus some eclipse glasses my in-laws bought online.

Or do you mean which type of latte's will I forego? Chai? Vanilla Bean? Perhaps even the delicious Nutella version?

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Going with #14 shade welders lenses versus some eclipse glasses my in-laws bought online.

Or do you mean which type of latte's will I forego? Chai? Vanilla Bean? Perhaps even the delicious Nutella version?

For larger size welding glass, they are about $6 each. (4.5" x 5.5"). I think that's what I'll get.

Smaller ones (2 x 4.5") are less than $3 each.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Going with #14 shade welders lenses versus some eclipse glasses my in-laws bought online.

Or do you mean which type of latte's will I forego? Chai? Vanilla Bean? Perhaps even the delicious Nutella version?

I think I'm having mental problems today. It's clearly stated in your previous post.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

For larger size welding glass, they are about $6 each. (4.5" x 5.5"). I think that's what I'll get.

Smaller ones (2 x 4.5") are less than $3 each.

Acklands only has the 2" x 4.5" available. Perfect size for the kiddos and if you hold it away from your face a bit it should do the trick for adults.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Going with #14 shade welders lenses versus some eclipse glasses my in-laws bought online.

I bought the flimsy ones NASA recommended that were ISO certified for eclipse viewing...I think I'll survive.

[Bigtime]

NASA? They can't even get their own astronauts into orbit anymore and you are going to trust them?

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

NASA? They can't even get their own astronauts into orbit anymore and you are going to trust them?

Jokes aside, I think I'll trust what the industry uses for welders who are exposed to the ame kind of radiation and brightness all day long, vs something designed to work for 3 minutes.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

NASA? They can't even get their own astronauts into orbit anymore and you are going to trust them?

Does anyone know a tech billionaire we could ask?

[GreatWhiteEbola]

I got the time off work.

I'll be heading to Belgrade, MT on Sunday, then to somewhere near Rexburg or Driggs on the morning of the 21st. 3.5 hour drive to Driggs, or 3 hour drive to Rexburg. I'll probably have to get on the road by 5:30am

I have hotels reserved in Belgrade for the 20th and 21st, and Red Lodge (for the 21st) if I decide to head into Yellowstone for a few days.

I would like to drive the Beartooth. It might be a long drive going from Rexburg / Driggs to Red Lodge through Jackson / Yellowstone on the 21st, but I would like to take the entire day on the 22nd for the Beartooth and Old Faithful.

[Montana Moe]

If you had the foresight to book your accommodations well in advance, I'd recommend calling the hotel/campground to confirm that everything is still kosher.

There have been a few hotels here in Oregon that have either raised the rates on customers, or canceled and re-listed rooms altogether.

[Bigtime]

NASA is warning against knockoff eclipse goggles:

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/...m_source=atltw

If you search a retail website like Amazon for “eclipse” these days, you’ll be inundated by eclipse-related eyewear. That includes unsafe knockoffs, NASA warns. NASA is now recommending only using eclipse glasses that have been manufactured by four U.S. companies: American Paper Optics, Rainbow Symphony, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17.

[ernie]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

I'll be in Missouri during the solar eclipse, so I'll get the maximum length and maximum intensity. Should be awesome.

We will as well. Easy for us given we live in Missouri! We will still need a to drive a few hours north.

Supposed to be the first day of school for the kids. We've already informed their teachers they won't be in attendance.

[Bigtime]

Found this page this morning, it has a video that shows what the eclipse will look like in Calgary (and you can view other locations too):

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/canada/calgary

You can also see all future solar and lunar eclipses on it.

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

NASA is warning against knockoff eclipse goggles:

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/...m_source=atltw

Good advice. However my Dad (who does his due diligence in everything in life) got me and my family Soluna brand, and it meets the ISO 12312-2 certifications which are required as per the Nasa website.

Safety requirements here:
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/sites/d...sses_flyer.pdf (PDF link)

Has all the required statements on the glasses.

We tried them out and it seemed to work perfectly fine.

[Ryan Coke]

I'm going to call Ackland grainger Monday. Anyone know if they, or anywhere else, still have stock of the 14 welding glass?

[4X4]

I went there about a week ago (the one by blackfoot & 42nd), and he said he could order them in within either a couple hours or a day. Thanks for reminding me.

[CaptainYooh]

4x4, thanks, your determination and unbridled enthusiasm got me convinced too. I strongly doubt I'll live long enough to see another one. I'm thinking we'll go see it half-way between Salem & Jefferson. We can stop and spend the weekend in Portland on the way too.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

I'm going to call Ackland grainger Monday. Anyone know if they, or anywhere else, still have stock of the 14 welding glass?

I'd just go to Princess Auto if you don't have a business contact with an industrial supply place.

If you don't have success there, I'd probably call Praxair or Air Liquide. They specialize in welding supplies.

For the last partial eclipse I doubled up shade #9 and it worked well, because #11 is the darkest my shop stocks.

[jeffporfirio]

Saw some Celestron eclipse shades at London Drugs for $3 today. I cant vouch for quality.
Had this website on the packaging :
celestron.com/eclipsewatch