Panic Buying and Hoarding for the Eclipse
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Same thing on 40 eastbound today around Mocksville.One of the traffic advisory signs on Hw 264 today said "Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017 - Plan Ahead."
Glad we got that little tidbit from our state leaders. I wouldn't have had any idea without the nanny state providing that vital piece of information.
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What exactly am I planning ahead for?
Zombies? Dinosaurs? A few moments of darkness? Morons blocking the road to stare at the sky? All of the above?
Zombies? Dinosaurs? A few moments of darkness? Morons blocking the road to stare at the sky? All of the above?
So is old age, how are we going to avoid that one??
Besides, at my age there is so little left it wouldn't be worth the effort....
Tell him (in a hushed, conspiratorial tone) that the 21st is 13.0.4.13.4 on the Maya Long Count calendar. And, that the eclipse reaches maximum at 1304 in Omaha, NE, home of US Strategic Command (see: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/omaha).
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I need some Moontan Lotion.
I need some Moontan Lotion.
Isn't that pretty much Nair (hair remover) for the lycanthropy-challenged?
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Yes, I forgot I will also need a pervo shot to keep from humping legs. HooowwwwwwwllllllllIsn't that pretty much Nair (hair remover) for the lycanthropy-challenged?
Ok, that went in a direction I hadn't anticipated.
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backwoodsshooter
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One of the traffic advisory signs on Hw 264 today said "Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017 - Plan Ahead."
Glad we got that little tidbit from our state leaders. I wouldn't have had any idea without the nanny state providing that vital piece of information.
Similar sign on 485 southwest of Charlotte today, Expect delays, plan ahead".
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backwoodsshooter
there’s always a method to the madness
One of the traffic advisory signs on Hw 264 today said "Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017 - Plan Ahead."
Glad we got that little tidbit from our state leaders. I wouldn't have had any idea without the nanny state providing that vital piece of information.
77 south just outside of Statesville said the same
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I've got a pair of shade 5 glasses, and a pane of #10 glass. With the two combined, I think I'll be ok.
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That's a normal grocery order around here.
I bought some 35mm film. Instant low budget eclipse goggles.
So when it's in totality will it still damage the naked eye?
So when it's in totality will it still damage the naked eye?
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Where did you find 35mm film? I haven't seen any for >2 years or so.
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#12 or higher for safety.
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
Viewing with Protection -- Experts suggests that one widely available filter for safe solar viewing is welders glass of sufficiently high number. The only ones that are safe for direct viewing of the Sun with your eyes are those of Shade 12 or higher. These are much darker than the filters used for most kinds of welding. If you have an old welder's helmet around the house and are thinking of using it to view the Sun, make sure you know the filter's shade number. If it's less than 12 (and it probably is), don't even think about using it to look at the Sun. Many people find the Sun too bright even in a Shade 12 filter, and some find the Sun too dim in a Shade 14 filter — but Shade 13 filters are uncommon and can be hard to find. The AAS Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters & Viewers page(link is external) doesn't list any suppliers of welder's filters, only suppliers of special-purpose filters made for viewing the Sun.To find out more about eyewear and handheld viewers go to https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/eyewear-viewers(link is external).
I cnt imagine that's enough protection after looking thru special actual eclipse glasses. Those things are so dark the o KY thing you can see is the sun....nothing else is bright enough.
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This.
As I stated - you cant see ANYTHING except the sun through them. I thought they'd just be heavily tinted and you'd be able to see a little out of them....NAH. NOTHING.
Only two things I saw when I put them on outside was the sun and the reflection of the sun in the hood of my car.
This is exposed undeveloped film, you can't see anything except the sun through it. It is just a little weak in attenuation though when looking at a high elevation sun (as it will be during the eclipse) and doubled over I can still see the sun but it is quite dim. I expect that during the actual eclipse one layer will be sufficient.
I may try the one layer with some dark sunglasses.
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I'm in Michigan on vacation, I got a pack of 3 rolls at a Meijers store here which is like a Walmart.
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From what I've read, those aren't dark enough to be safe.
I posted in another thread on this topic - the issue with the solar eclipse is looking at it wont hurt your eyes like if you looked up at the sun today. It plays a trick, of sorts, on your brain, doesnt hurt you, but WILL BLIND YOU/CAUSE DAMAGE PERMANENTLY.
Do be careful if not using the approved methods for witnessing the event.
Do be careful if not using the approved methods for witnessing the event.