Starting a new solar eclipse thread by Wishimay

https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/21/nasa-solar-eclipse-safety-glasses/

I was driving along today and I remembered that the last solar eclipse in India had 17 people go blind/partially blind from looking at the sun. I was wondering when I would start seeing the warnings, and I get home and here they are.

Anyone wanna take bets on the number that at least partially blind themselves? I'm going with 8.

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Saturday, July 22, 2017 1:15 AM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.

Wow. it looks like "X" marks the spot. You sure you're not being targeted by some master-trans-galatic species?

Anyway, I like the number "2" myself.

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Saturday, July 22, 2017 1:21 AM

I think it marks where the intergalactic highway is being built.

Thanks for the fish.

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Monday, August 14, 2017 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by Wishimay:
I was driving along today and I remembered that the last solar eclipse in India had 17 people go blind/partially blind from looking at the sun. I was wondering when I would start seeing the warnings, and I get home and here they are.

Anyone wanna take bets on the number that at least partially blind themselves? I'm going with 8.

https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/21/nasa-solar-eclipse-safety-glasses/

I'm hoping that everybody reminds all kids not to look without proper eye protection/devices.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
I'm hoping that everybody reminds all kids not to look without proper eye protection/devices.

I'm hoping that there aren't a bunch of degenerate parents that intentionally have their kids look at it thinking about all those big gumment checks they'll get with disabled kids in the house.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017 6:56 PM

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Originally posted by G:
Quote:
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Quote:
Originally posted by Wishimay:
I was driving along today and I remembered that the last solar eclipse in India had 17 people go blind/partially blind from looking at the sun. I was wondering when I would start seeing the warnings, and I get home and here they are.

Anyone wanna take bets on the number that at least partially blind themselves? I'm going with 8.

https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/21/nasa-solar-eclipse-safety-glasses/
I'm hoping that everybody reminds all kids not to look without proper eye protection/devices.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/amazon-recalls-potentially-hazardo
us-solar-eclipse-glasses/

Amazon recalls potentially hazardous solar eclipse glasses

"As customers prepare for next week’s total solar eclipse, Amazon has issued a recall for some of the eclipse glasses sold on its internet marketplace, saying it was unable to confirm whether the protective ware was made by a recommended manufacturer.

NASA and the American Astronomical Society have been urging solar gazers to use glasses engineered by reputable vendors that carry the international safety standard number “ISO 12312-2.”

Eclipse glasses made under these standards block 100,000 times more light than ordinary sunglasses. Even brief, unprotected glimpses of the sun can cause blurry vision or blindness. The American Astronomical Society has spotted counterfeit eclipse glasses on Amazon in the past."

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As I have suggested (humorously) you're a complete idiot if you try and view this eclipse. Not tinfoil hat paranoia, just basic caveat emptor. Have you ever returned something because it didn't work the way you thought it would? Did you ever buy something that just wasn't like the sales pitch? Yeah, who hasn't. I love my eyes, I love seeing exactly like I see now - "no touching guns."

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Thanks for the linky. I started hearing abut this as well.

This is certainly an issue which needs far more publicity and exposure.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017 7:09 PM

My old man just told me today he's going down there with my step mom and they bought glasses online to view it.

I told him the same thing.... there is no way in hell I would look at that sun. Especially with some cheap glasses likely made in China. I don't watch traditional TV, so I can only hope there are tons of warnings against using these things everyday on the news and everywhere else.

Good luck people. I hope it's worth it. I'll wait until I can watch it safely on youtube a few hours later.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 6:43 PM

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Originally posted by 6stringJoker:
My old man just told me today he's going down there with my step mom and they bought glasses online to view it.

did you ask them to check and ensure it is not one of the fake protection ones?

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I told him the same thing.... there is no way in hell I would look at that sun. Especially with some cheap glasses likely made in China. I don't watch traditional TV, so I can only hope there are tons of warnings against using these things everyday on the news and everywhere else.

Good luck people. I hope it's worth it. I'll wait until I can watch it safely on youtube a few hours later.

But then you won't know if it was faked - like the Moon Landing. I nobody ever looks out their window and only uses the fake window of TV Monitor, they'll be more gullible to all the nonsense that is fed to them.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:02 PM

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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
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Originally posted by 6stringJoker:
My old man just told me today he's going down there with my step mom and they bought glasses online to view it.
did you ask them to check and ensure it is not one of the fake protection ones?
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I told him the same thing.... there is no way in hell I would look at that sun. Especially with some cheap glasses likely made in China. I don't watch traditional TV, so I can only hope there are tons of warnings against using these things everyday on the news and everywhere else.

Good luck people. I hope it's worth it. I'll wait until I can watch it safely on youtube a few hours later.
But then you won't know if it was faked - like the Moon Landing. I nobody ever looks out their window and only uses the fake window of TV Monitor, they'll be more gullible to all the nonsense that is fed to them.

I'm not going to be around where the total eclipse happens, so I'm just going to see the partial. I've seen that before through a silhouette box contraption that my dad built for me and my brothers when we were kids. I'll go outside while it's happening, I'm just not looking up with or without the glasses.

I think what would be cooler is being under it for the few minutes it's a total eclipse and just see how eerie the darkness is. My old man said he remembered how all the animals get quiet during an eclipse like they know something is up. Then we got on the topic of Asimov's first story Nightfall. People are already pretty nuts though, so if a bunch of people under the full eclipse started murdering each other and burning shit down I guess we'd just call it another day in 2017.

My dad's no dummy. I'm sure he did all the research he could and knows what he bought. I just don't trust anybody saying that it would work.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:56 PM

REAVERFAN

I've read that some welder's glass is the shiznit. #14 or darker. If you don't have a welder's mask, you can buy the glass at any welding supply store.

I've heard that some of the glasses being sold for this aren't up to snuff.

I saw the last one from here back in '79, through a telescope. It was amazing. Not total, but still really cool.

Again, won't be total here, but close.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 9:07 PM

America loves a winner!

I'm going , weather permitting.

Already got my reserved seating ticket and everything.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:08 PM

Yeah... welder's mask is a good idea. I joked with my dad that it was the only way you'd get me to look at the sun. Sure as shit ain't going to look through some 5 dollar cardboard glasses off of Amazon.com.

I can't remember when the one I saw was. If I had to guess it was in '85.

How did you look through the telescope? Did you have a welder's mask on?

I was just thinking that the Government should just mail certified glasses to everyone. Probably would end up saving a ton of money in the long run on disability payments. I'm not joking.....

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:26 PM

REAVERFAN

Quote:
Originally posted by 6stringJoker:
How did you look through the telescope? Did you have a welder's mask on?

It had an appropriate filter. It looked green, like a welder's mask makes welding look, but I was looking right at it.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:44 PM

How many people have heard of weddings during the event?

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Thursday, August 17, 2017 10:51 PM

Bump

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Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:17 PM

America loves a winner!

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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
How many people have heard of weddings during the event?

Not I, but doesn't shock me. I know of cruises, airplane rides, mountain top parties... I'm planning to be on a lake in N. Ga.

To be honest, I can't think of too many brides who'd want to be upstaged by the sun and moon at her wedding.

I guess it takes all types.

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Friday, August 18, 2017 12:14 PM

Apparently, there will be massive releases of weather balloons and monitoring equipment that will probably have lights on them, so they are warning Kentucky...probably to keep people from shooting "at the aliens".

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Saturday, August 19, 2017 4:41 PM

bumpity

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Originally posted by G:
Quote:
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Quote:
Originally posted by Wishimay:
I was driving along today and I remembered that the last solar eclipse in India had 17 people go blind/partially blind from looking at the sun. I was wondering when I would start seeing the warnings, and I get home and here they are.

Anyone wanna take bets on the number that at least partially blind themselves? I'm going with 8.

https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/21/nasa-solar-eclipse-safety-glasses/
I'm hoping that everybody reminds all kids not to look without proper eye protection/devices.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/amazon-recalls-potentially-hazardo
us-solar-eclipse-glasses/

Amazon recalls potentially hazardous solar eclipse glasses

"As customers prepare for next week’s total solar eclipse, Amazon has issued a recall for some of the eclipse glasses sold on its internet marketplace, saying it was unable to confirm whether the protective ware was made by a recommended manufacturer.

NASA and the American Astronomical Society have been urging solar gazers to use glasses engineered by reputable vendors that carry the international safety standard number “ISO 12312-2.”

Eclipse glasses made under these standards block 100,000 times more light than ordinary sunglasses. Even brief, unprotected glimpses of the sun can cause blurry vision or blindness. The American Astronomical Society has spotted counterfeit eclipse glasses on Amazon in the past."

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As I have suggested (humorously) you're a complete idiot if you try and view this eclipse. Not tinfoil hat paranoia, just basic caveat emptor. Have you ever returned something because it didn't work the way you thought it would? Did you ever buy something that just wasn't like the sales pitch? Yeah, who hasn't. I love my eyes, I love seeing exactly like I see now - "no touching guns."

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Monday, August 21, 2017 2:48 AM

Bump

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Monday, August 21, 2017 8:39 AM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.

Haven't purchased anything/ gone anywhere special, but will probably make a "box camera" for easy viewing.

How exciting, WISHY!

Just OOC, I see that today is predicted to be the coolest day, looking at three days in either direction.

I don't know if they've calculated in the effect of the eclipse, or if this is simply based on meteorological conditions, so ... how about YOU?

Is Monday the coolest day in the Friday-to-Thursday forecast??

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By the way, GSTRING, I predicted your response PERFECTLY
* ... and then you'll say I'm "too wordy". And then you will - as always- refuse to address the pertinent points, and respond with even more lies and even more bullshit personal attacks.*

And voila! Here it is http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.aspx?bid=18&tid=61835&mid=1
035581#1035581

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Monday, August 21, 2017 12:54 PM

https://bloodywaluigi.tumblr.com/post/164450687910/solareclipse2017-fi
rst-full-total-eclipse

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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Haven't purchased anything/ gone anywhere special, but will probably make a "box camera" for easy viewing.

How exciting, WISHY!

Just OOC, I see that today is predicted to be the coolest day, looking at three days in either direction.

I don't know if they've calculated in the effect of the eclipse, or if this is simply based on meteorological conditions, so ... how about YOU?

Is Monday the coolest day in the Friday-to-Thursday forecast??

That is blasphemy!!
Everybody KNOWS that solar energy has no effect upon temperature on Earth's surface. It cannot trump the cows farting and man-made emmissions which strictly control Global Climate.

If what you are implying was true, then the wide variations of Sol's energy output would be the cause of gradual temperature shift on every planet of our solar system, which is duplicated here on Earth - and we know that only manmade efforts effect Climate Change on every planet in our solar system at the same time, including those on the opposite side of Sol from Earth.

Heretic.

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Monday, August 21, 2017 1:58 PM

JAYNEZTOWN

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Monday, August 21, 2017 2:49 PM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.

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That is blasphemy!!

No, that's physics.

No credible scientist would EVER overlook insolation https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insolation when calculating the earth's energy balance.

And if you think so ... wow.

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By the way, GSTRING, I predicted your response PERFECTLY
* ... and then you'll say I'm "too wordy". And then you will - as always- refuse to address the pertinent points, and respond with even more lies and even more bullshit personal attacks.*

And voila! Here it is http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.aspx?bid=18&tid=61835&mid=1
035581#1035581

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Monday, August 21, 2017 3:24 PM

Nothing but clouds here today. Couldn't even tell when the eclipse came and went. Must not have gotten that dark this far north.

How boring....

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Monday, August 21, 2017 4:36 PM

It was interesting to see the moon kinda pop outta seemingly nowhere with the glasses on, without them on you really couldn't tell anything was happening. It got dim...kinda like it might rain... for a while, then the wind stopped completely, it got brighter and the wind picked up slightly. It was still so hot outside, we left my gran's early because we were getting nauseous.. She had hummingbird feeders out and the hummingbirds were going crazy drinking with all the heat. They were more fascinating than the eclipse.

We misheard a start time of 1:30, but it started about 12:45. Guess that was about the apex of the event...I was surprised that it lasted about two hours, thought it would take less than that.

Anyway, hype over...everybody go back to work! Save the glasses for seven years from now...(yeah, right...mine won't last the rest of the year, prolly.)

http://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mol/2017/08/21/570293737227620846
5/636x382_MP4_5702937372276208465.mp4

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Monday, August 21, 2017 7:58 PM

Also, we did, and most of the people we know reported that they felt especially tired today...Couldn't get my brood outta bed...

Wondering if anyone else had any unusual effects?

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Monday, August 21, 2017 11:52 PM

Video, or it didn't happen.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:15 AM

JAYNEZTOWN

A Total Solar Eclipse over Wyoming

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170822.html

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:49 PM

Yeah... that sucks. There seriously was zero change from a normal cloudy day up here. The bugs didn't even notice it. I was waiting to hear that eerie silence I've heard about, but it was just another day.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 3:05 PM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.

It was a partly-cloudy morning here as well, and I was busy walking our new (formerly stray) dog with the "dog pack" (group of people who walk dogs together). I even mentioned ... "oh, this is the day of the eclipse" when it was just beginning ... we looked up, saw clouds, and forgot all about it. Didn't even notice any special darkness, maybe because here it was only 70% eclipse and 80% cloudy.

But I'll bet the total eclipse was awesome.

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By the way, GSTRING, I predicted your response PERFECTLY
* ... and then you'll say I'm "too wordy". And then you will - as always- refuse to address the pertinent points, and respond with even more lies and even more bullshit personal attacks.*

And voila! Here it is http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.aspx?bid=18&tid=61835&mid=1
035581#1035581

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 3:51 PM

What I thought was interesting was that even though the sun was about 80% covered, it was still abut 80% of original daylight. Even the pictures I've seen in Ky were still bright enough to read by...

Y'all know you can peek at the sun for about a dozen seconds or so without permanent damage, right? About the 30-40 seconds is when it starts frying cells (depending on the person, age, health ect) and by 100 seconds you've done permanent damage to the retina. It's ok to peek, not to stare.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:01 PM

RIVERLOVE

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Originally posted by Brenda:

Oh, you may have a blind person on your hands as that idiot you call President took his glasses off and looked directly up.

And what do you call your idiot, Prime Minister? He's the jagoff paying millions of taxpayer dollars to a murdering terrorist.

http://www.snopes.com/2017/07/06/omar-khadr-compensation/

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:37 PM

America loves a winner!

It was amazing. 1st totality, hope not my last.
ABC has a special that was recorded live on Comcast. It's worth a look

Oh, and Brenda...

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Originally posted by Brenda:

Oh, you may have a blind person on your hands as that idiot you call President took his glasses off and looked directly up.

It's not all that big a deal to glance at the sun. Even kooky Bill Nye did it, while covering the eclipse, before totality. Watch the ABC special on the coverage, and damn near every reporter, meteorologist, astronomer, etc... who was talking on camera did a brief quick glance up.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.

" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:31 PM

America loves a winner!

Well, you're not wrong about that, Bren.

If we had REAL ' rule of law' then there would be many folks being held accountable for using the IRS to silence political speech, running guns under Fast and Furious, lying about illegal e-mail servers, destruction of govt files and storage, ... the list goes on and on.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:48 PM