2012 Solar Eclipse - Page 4

innerSpaceman · 05-21-2012, 09:29 AM

Got to my usual astronomical hilltop viewing place just as the eclipse max was happening - but also just as the fog was rolling in. I thought that would ruin it, but it made it fantastic. We were able to watch it for about 15 minutes with the naked eye completely safe* - and it was spectacular. So glad for the turn of the weather.

And when I say "we," I mean me and about 150 other people. This spot (Culver City Park) has become increasingly popular over the years for astronomical events.

And when I say *safe, I mean I certainly hope so. There were a couple of times the fog thinned and the eclipsed sun got a wee bit too bright. Afterwards, my eyes felt strained for an hour or so. But no blindness! So all's good, and the eclipse viewing was way better than I'd hoped for!

FTW.

RStar · 05-21-2012, 10:07 AM

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And when I say *safe, I mean I certainly hope so. .

Actually, from what I understand the UV A rays that cause eye damage easily penetrate clouds. The UV B rays, and visible light spectrum are partially blocked, and while these are what causes discomfort, it's the UV A that can burn your skin, cause cancer, and also cause eye damage. Sorry.

Alex · 05-21-2012, 01:33 PM

Total ring of fire.

Moonliner · 05-21-2012, 01:46 PM

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Total ring of fire.

Worth looking up for?

Strangler Lewis · 05-21-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Worth looking up for?

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mousepod · 05-21-2012, 02:06 PM

Every time all of my friends talk about some celestial event that they're all going to watch, I can only think of one thing: triffids.

Alex · 05-21-2012, 04:29 PM

Since all I had to do was walk two feet to the balcony sure. If it had required more effort than that, probably not.

lashbear · 05-21-2012, 04:58 PM

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Which got me thinking.....

Anyone up for a trip down-under in November? I hear Cairns Australia is beautiful that time of year.....

Leave from LAX round trip to Cairns via Sydney - $1,700.

The Eclipse is Nov 13th 2012

We're in !

Kevy Baby · 05-21-2012, 07:56 PM

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Where were you? Mexico 1991?

It must have just been mostly total eclipse in So Cal. It certainly was enough to make a fairly big difference! But 1991 is the right timeframe (hey; it was 20+ years ago!).

BarTopDancer · 05-21-2012, 08:34 PM

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It must have just been mostly total eclipse in So Cal. It certainly was enough to make a fairly big difference! But 1991 is the right timeframe (hey; it was 20+ years ago!).

No, I'm sorry. You're wrong. There is no way 1991 was 20+ years ago.

05-21-2012, 09:29 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Got to my usual astronomical hilltop viewing place just as the eclipse max was happening - but also just as the fog was rolling in. I thought that would ruin it, but it made it fantastic. We were able to watch it for about 15 minutes with the naked eye completely safe* - and it was spectacular. So glad for the turn of the weather. And when I say "we," I mean me and about 150 other people. This spot (Culver City Park) has become increasingly popular over the years for astronomical events. And when I say safe, I mean I certainly hope so. There were* a couple of times the fog thinned and the eclipsed sun got a wee bit too bright. Afterwards, my eyes felt strained for an hour or so. But no blindness! So all's good, and the eclipse viewing was way better than I'd hoped for! FTW.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Total ring of fire.
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Every time all of my friends talk about some celestial event that they're all going to watch, I can only think of one thing: triffids. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Since all I had to do was walk two feet to the balcony sure. If it had required more effort than that, probably not.
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