The "Great American Eclipse." 8-21-17 - The Chainlink2024-03-29T14:21:53Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/the-great-american-eclipse-8-21-17?groupUrl=bicycle-astronomy&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI forgot to say thanks to Hug…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-08-21:2211490:Comment:10732872017-08-21T22:10:45.249ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
I forgot to say thanks to Hugh for bringing the awesome welder's mask for viewing the eclipse ! They were far better than the paper eclipse glasses ! See U . . . !
I forgot to say thanks to Hugh for bringing the awesome welder's mask for viewing the eclipse ! They were far better than the paper eclipse glasses ! See U . . . ! http://www.thechainlink.org/p…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-08-21:2211490:Comment:10731882017-08-21T21:44:15.177ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/tom-a-k-s-viewing-party-of-the-great-american-eclipse-8-21-17" target="_blank">http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/tom-a-k-s-viewing-party-of-the-great-american-eclipse-8-21-17</a><br />
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Yes! The skies gave us an amazing, unique and filtered view of the solar eclipse. After the peak was clouded over and many disappointed viewers sulked away depressed and rode off, the eclipse recovered in a glorious finale ! Bravo ! . . .<br />
Thank you…
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Yes! The skies gave us an amazing, unique and filtered view of the solar eclipse. After the peak was clouded over and many disappointed viewers sulked away depressed and rode off, the eclipse recovered in a glorious finale ! Bravo ! . . .<br />
Thank you to all in Bicycle Astronomy ! See you all down the road ! . . . tag:thechainlink.org,2017-08-21:2211490:Comment:10729612017-08-21T20:36:03.063ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35275007?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35275007?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35275007?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35275007?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> http://m.ebay.com/itm/3519973…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-07-20:2211490:Comment:10678022017-07-20T21:10:41.160ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<a href="http://m.ebay.com/itm/351997386136?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275&_mwBanner=1" target="_blank">http://m.ebay.com/itm/351997386136?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275&_mwBanner=1</a><br />
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Consider buying some safe solar eclipse glasses ahead of time before they are sold out.<br />
I may buy these to share or something better.
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Consider buying some safe solar eclipse glasses ahead of time before they are sold out.<br />
I may buy these to share or something better. http://www.thechainlink.org/e…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-07-08:2211490:Comment:10657292017-07-08T18:30:58.457ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/the-great-american-solar-eclipse-viewing-party-2017" target="_blank">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/the-great-american-solar-eclipse-viewing-party-2017</a><br />
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A Bicycle Astronomy Group Event has been posted. Please join us Monday, August 21, 2017 at 11am in Milton Lee Olive III Park until 3pm. Further details may follow.
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A Bicycle Astronomy Group Event has been posted. Please join us Monday, August 21, 2017 at 11am in Milton Lee Olive III Park until 3pm. Further details may follow. For those wanting a supported…tag:thechainlink.org,2017-03-18:2211490:Comment:10462442017-03-18T08:46:36.191ZMike Schwabhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeSchwab80
<p>For those wanting a supported ride during the TOTAL eclipse, <a href="http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?553722" target="_blank">http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?553722</a> ride is on the Katy Trail.<br></br>For those ok with an unsupported ride, Tunnel Hill Trail east of Carbondale is in the Totality path in Aug 2017 and Apr 2024. As a bonus, set up your telescope near the Tunnel Hill Tunnel. Stand inside to acclimate your eyes if the dimming light is not enough.</p>
<p>Chicago will get down…</p>
<p>For those wanting a supported ride during the TOTAL eclipse, <a href="http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?553722" target="_blank">http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?553722</a> ride is on the Katy Trail.<br/>For those ok with an unsupported ride, Tunnel Hill Trail east of Carbondale is in the Totality path in Aug 2017 and Apr 2024. As a bonus, set up your telescope near the Tunnel Hill Tunnel. Stand inside to acclimate your eyes if the dimming light is not enough.</p>
<p>Chicago will get down to about 90% on both occasions.</p>