Inmate Central

Inmate Central, where civil and family-friendly discourse about off-audio topics (other than religion and politics) is welcome.

Return to Inmate Central


Message Sort: Post Order or Asylum Reverse Threaded

Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse

75.140.84.148

Posted on June 21, 2017 at 07:20:58

.

 

Hide full thread outline!
    ...
RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 21, 2017 at 08:22:18
Thanks for that!!

I have several images, but that one is particularly good. :)

Since you're interested in this sort of thing, here's a link you might enjoy:

http://www.youramerica.net/ecl0811.htm

 

RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 21, 2017 at 09:33:13
jec01
Audiophile

Posts: 1462
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Joined: September 22, 2004
We will be in Greenville, SC for the big event. Should be entertaining.

Happy listening,

Jim

"The passage of my life is measured out in shirts."
- Brian Eno

 

Have a brother in law who lives near Nashville, posted on June 21, 2017 at 13:52:33
E-Stat
Audiophile

Posts: 37470
Joined: May 12, 2000
Contributor
  Since:
April 5, 2002
We'll be paying a visit!

 

RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 21, 2017 at 16:36:52
Mike B.
Audiophile

Posts: 26323
Location: OR
Joined: September 27, 1999
Contributor
  Since:
September 1, 1999
We are going about 30 miles north to the Corvallis Oregon area. I would love to be on top Mary's Peak, but I imagine it will be packed with viewers. I witnessed one back in the late 1970's. Birds stopped chirping as this huge shadow came across the landscape.


 

RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 21, 2017 at 19:51:52
PabloP
Audiophile

Posts: 14869
Location: So. Cal
Joined: January 23, 2001
We're a little north of the totality zone in Clackamas, but it seems we'll get something like 99%. I'm afraid to get on the road with no reservations at all the choice spots.

 

RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 21, 2017 at 21:40:37
Postal Grunt
Audiophile

Posts: 3439
Location: Northeastern Kansas, USA
Joined: January 18, 2001
St Joseph, MO, AKA St Joe, is the local totalty hot spot for the eclipse and has been promoting their location since last year. Hotel rooms in that area are scarce. My location here in Leavenworth, KS, about 25 miles as the crow flies from St Joe, should be a lot more peaceful and more reasonably priced.

 

RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 22, 2017 at 06:32:10
Mike B.
Audiophile

Posts: 26323
Location: OR
Joined: September 27, 1999
Contributor
  Since:
September 1, 1999
I thought you lived in S. Cal Pablo? You are smart about no reservations. I guess people have been grabbing them up for over a year. From my past experience, I recommend you get to a high advantage point.


 

Two Words, posted on June 22, 2017 at 09:06:20
Weather and traffic.

I'm just sayin', keep your options open.

Weather is the main reason why hotels are booked up. Especially for university folks, but also for the average eclipsophile, they make three or four reservations in different places, just in case.

I'd be careful about Missouri, Illinois and points eastward. August weather can go either way.

Major highways are likely to be jam-packed. Plan on side roads, and give yourself plenty of extra time.

:)

 

Nice post. Thanks!, posted on June 22, 2017 at 14:22:20
AbeCollins
Audiophile

Posts: 46200
Location: USA
Joined: June 22, 2001
Contributor
  Since:
February 2, 2002

We'll just view the solar eclipse from our backyard. According to the map you posted we won't experience a total eclipse but about 95% from our location in Colorado.







 

RE: Nice post. Thanks!, posted on June 22, 2017 at 16:01:27
Abe, Buddy, Pal,

A 95 percent partial eclipse is still a partial eclipse.

A total eclipse is a whole 'nuther deal. Put some gas in the car and drive to the centerline.

Thank me later.

:)

 

RE: Some infi on 2017 solar eclipse, posted on June 22, 2017 at 18:06:02
PabloP
Audiophile

Posts: 14869
Location: So. Cal
Joined: January 23, 2001
Second home.

 

RE: Nice post. Thanks!, posted on June 22, 2017 at 21:46:28
AbeCollins
Audiophile

Posts: 46200
Location: USA
Joined: June 22, 2001
Contributor
  Since:
February 2, 2002

From my location a drive to Casper WY is about 4.5 hours. Would Casper be close enough to be considered one of the center lines? I think there's a cowboy hall of fame museum there if the eclipse is a bust. ;-)

Hmm, now you got me thinking. Drive up the morning of, stay one night, then drive home.




 

Page processed in 0.028 seconds.