cmh6476 748 Posted March 31, 2017 where are you watching from? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted March 31, 2017 Every now and then I fall apart 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,009 Posted March 31, 2017 Every now and then I fall apart cmh6476 is "Brighteyes", I'm so happy for you two. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted March 31, 2017 https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/ #shouldatrademarkedtotaleclipseoftheheartland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted March 31, 2017 we made a list: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/best-places-to-view/ thinking about renting out my house that day if anyone is interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,477 Posted March 31, 2017 When: 08/21/2017 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) Where: Columbia, MO Contact: Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau Email: info@como.gov Phone: 573-875-1231 Website: http://www.comoeclipse.com/ On August 21st, 2017, Columbia will be in the direct path of totality for a total solar eclipse! This will be the first total solar eclipse in the continental United States since February 26th, 1979. What is a solar eclipse? A lineup of the sun, the moon, and Earth. The moon, directly between sun and Earth, will cast a shadow onto our planet. If you’re in the dark part of that shadow (CoMo!) you’ll see a total eclipse. Find out more about solar eclipses here. Make plans now to visit Columbia for this once-in-a-lifetime event! Since we will be on the center line, we’ll have a whole 2 minutes and 36 seconds of totality here in CoMo, starting at 1:12 PM. The main viewing event will be at Cosmo Park – there will be food, music, activities, and more! Stay tuned for details on more activities and events being planned around the eclipse. Timeline for Columbia: 11:45 AM – moon begins crossing the sun 12:45 PM – sun is more than half covered 1:12 PM – totality begins 1:13 PM – maximum 1:15 PM – totality ends 1:40 PM – sun is more than half covered 2:40 PM – moon finishes eclipsing the sun RSVP to the event here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted March 31, 2017 they have tourists groups from china and stuff supposedly converging on our small city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted March 31, 2017 they have tourists groups from china and stuff supposedly converging on our small city. I'm seriously considering renting out a few of our acres for campers and the like,apparently every hotel is booked.Hell I could even charge extra for seats on the upper deck of our building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 31, 2017 Eclipse talk always reminds me of the most famous eclipse in the history of mankind - the 1919 Soloar Eclipse. That eclipse single handedly - vindicated Einstein, substantiated his Theory of Relativity and proved that indeed space-time was a thing and that it does bend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted March 31, 2017 We're thinking of going up to Casper for it. A buddy up the block has reserved a block of campsites. Thinking the drive up there is going to be terrible though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted March 31, 2017 we made a list: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/best-places-to-view/ thinking about renting out my house that day if anyone is interested. St. Joseph, MissouriDuration of totality is 2 minutes, 39 seconds Totality begins at 1:06 p.m. CDT St. Joseph is right on the centerline of the eclipse path and enjoys one of the longest durations of any sizable city in the nation. A large eclipse viewing party is being organized at the Rosecrans Memorial Airport with educational speakers, solar telescopes, and more. If you would like to enjoy the eclipse in the company of astronomers, this is an ideal choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted March 31, 2017 school district is closing that day, I'm wondering if I should tell our folks to stay home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted March 31, 2017 Boxwell Scout Reservation. Boy Scouts doing a weekend campout and then observation on that monday. Going to be pretty cool weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted June 23, 2017 my facebook status for today reads: Here is a photo preview of the eclipse, check the comments. Can't wait! and then I posted a black picture I took as a closeup of my desk with no flash also, I'm closing up shop and giving everyone the day off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted June 23, 2017 Eclipse talk always reminds me of the most famous eclipse in the history of mankind - the 1919 Soloar Eclipse. That eclipse single handedly - vindicated Einstein, substantiated his Theory of Relativity and proved that indeed space-time was a thing and that it does bend. is that what those snake shadows they are talking about did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted June 23, 2017 I'm seriously considering renting out a few of our acres for campers and the like,apparently every hotel is booked.Hell I could even charge extra for seats on the upper deck of our building. I think they said a few rooms are left, but they are going for like $400 per night and you have to reserve three nights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 23, 2017 Is this only a Missouri thing? I may still be in Memphis then, could I see it there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted June 23, 2017 Is this only a Missouri thing? I may still be in Memphis then, could I see it there? it's going across the continental us http://www.astroadventures.net/2017/USA/images/USA_Eclipse_Track.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 23, 2017 Looks like it will be passing very near Nashville. I may have to drive up and check that out. Why the frenzy in Columbia mo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted June 23, 2017 When do the wackos come out and say that this is happening because of "global warming" or "climate change"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted June 23, 2017 It looks from this like the entire country will experience a partial eclipse: http://www.weather.gov/chs/eclipse From what I learned this year is that it's a different experience with totality. We will experience a total eclipse, basically nighttime for three minutes during the day, and leading up to that will be a 1.5 hrs of sunset and then the experience of a sunrise following. In addition, there are tons of other phenomena they are saying occurs during a total eclipse this will be my first, and could very well be my last since they say it isn't coming to our area again for another 184 years 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted June 23, 2017 this will be my first, and could very well be my last since they say it isn't coming to our area again for another 184 years Aw, don't talk like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted June 23, 2017 Holy synchronicity. I was racking my brain to remember the name of that device that can be used to safely view an eclipse. I was going to say I always carry one around with me because you never know when an eclipse will strike. Just now Pandora was playing a song that I didn't recognize, and I don't always do this, but I clicked over to that window to see what it was, and it was by the band Camera Obscura. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted June 23, 2017 Is this soon? I need it more then ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 748 Posted June 23, 2017 Is this soon? I need it more then ever August 21, 2017. Are you one of those guys the police chief warned me about saying their would be a high number of break-ins and incidents, with so many people commuting in, emergency response resources tied up and the effect of nightfall during the day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted June 23, 2017 August 21, 2017. Are you one of those guys the police chief warned me about saying their would be a high number of break-ins and incidents, with so many people commuting in, emergency response resources tied up and the effect of nightfall during the day? I don't know what to do, I'm always in the dark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 343 Posted June 23, 2017 Aw, don't talk like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted June 23, 2017 they have tourists groups from china and stuff supposedly converging on our small city. potential for you to pull a standing rock type of capitalistic scam here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted June 24, 2017 I don't know what to do, I'm always in the dark your love is like a shadow on me all of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,588 Posted June 24, 2017 your love is like a shadow on me all of the time. Nope. It's "we're living in a powder keg giving off sparks". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,009 Posted August 3, 2017 I miss the days when you could fool the natives by 'taking away the sun' and then achieving Godhood status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted August 3, 2017 I miss the days when you could fool the natives by 'taking away the sun' and then achieving Godhood status. trump did it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,009 Posted August 3, 2017 trump did it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted August 4, 2017 I ordered some glasses last night for this event. I am in southern Indiana, it is suppose to be a pretty decent look from our area, not perfect, but good. I am sure it will be too cloudy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted August 4, 2017 Better one for me coming in 2024. I can wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,631 Posted August 4, 2017 Yeah, the space guys kind of lost me when they blew us all up over how rare and amazing the super moon was going to be. And then there was one like every two weeks after that for a while. Turns out, it was the same f****** moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted August 6, 2017 so if i want to see this, where do i look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
