Well, it's off topic, but I am sure many of us hams are also interested in
astronomy and in a special and rare event like this eclipse.
I'll be traveling from New Jersey to Carbondale, Illinois to view the eclipse.
Obviously, hoping for clear skies.
K2AL
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> On Aug 7, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Carter <k8vt@ameritech.net> wrote:
>
>> On 8/7/2017 7:19 PM, Tom wrote:
>> Sorry for the off topic post but I know that many are interested in the
>> upcoming eclipse.
>>
>> I am planning on traveling to the path of totality from my brothers place in
>> Clinton Iowa
>>
>> We are looking at the area of Columbia MO.
>>
>> Anyone have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Tom G
>> K0TLG
>>
> My suggestion is DO NOT look at the sun without the proper eye protection
> except for the roughly 2 minutes of totality. There is some danger even in
> looking at the "diamond ring" without protection. Please review the following
> URL for safe viewing:
>
> http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/how-to-look-at-the-sun/
>
> Good viewing!
>
> 73,
> Carter K8VT
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