Total eclipse - April 8 2024
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Relax
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I believe '79 was the last total eclipse in Ontario. I remember them making a big deal about it in school, but back then you had to buy a special piece of glass to view it safely, which none of us did. So we basically missed actually viewing it. I wouldn't mind seeing it first hand once in my life, especially since it's not that far to get to an area with totality. A friend of mine on the west coast is making a special trip to Texas just to see it. Helps that we have a mutual friend living there too.
Where can I get some glasses for this that won’t burn up my eyes due to cheap fakes?
Like in the past I will use my welding helmet set to shade 13 (highest). I will not be staring at it....
Assuming it is not totally overcast that day...
Assuming it is not totally overcast that day...
Local libraries here are selling them. Maybe see if yours are doing the same?
If you don't come up with something, watch shadows on the ground or make a pinhole camera to watch it develop. If you are in the path of totality, it is safe to look with naked eyes for the few minutes that only the corona is visible.
Safety
Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through...
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I got mine from telescope Canada in Georgetown but they seem to be sold out now
Sent from the future
Sent from the future
Ordered them here…
Free shipping so I’m ok with a $28 purchase for 5 units.
Eclipse Glasses Canada
Eclipse Glasses Canada is a uniquely Canadian retailer of Canadian branded safe solar viewing glasses. Our goal is to supply Canadians with viewing glasses for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse that will pass through Ontario all the way to Newfoundland & Labrador. Get your glasses now. Don't...
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Free shipping so I’m ok with a $28 purchase for 5 units.
Relax
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The Toronto libraries were giving them away free. I got mine from Long Branch. Made of paper, but I trust them considering they were supplied by the U of T astronomy department.
All Star Telescope. Solar Eclipse – All-Star Telescope Canada
I got the Baader because it has the white colouring instead of the reddish. Think they took about 4 days to arrive.
I got the Baader because it has the white colouring instead of the reddish. Think they took about 4 days to arrive.
ifiddles
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I ordered ours there too...hubby will most likely be out and about driving (truck driver) and I'll be at school (PA Day)...
Just don’t do this…
We got ours here: Solar Eclipse Glasses | Where to buy Solar Eclipse Glasses Canada
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Sent from my iPhone using GTAMotorcycle.com
Ouch
futurism.com
Woman Has Permanent Crescent in Vision After Staring at Eclipse
A young woman's eyes became permanently damaged after she looked at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection.
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Well that wasn't a very bright idea.Ouch
Woman Has Permanent Crescent in Vision After Staring at Eclipse
A young woman's eyes became permanently damaged after she looked at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection.
ifiddles
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And that's the reason why school boards have changed their PA days this month...if an adult who knows better ends up looking at it, can you imagine trying to keep 900+ kids (in my school) from looking up...
I’m very glad they moved the days for this.
ifiddles
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Leech (oops sorry, Lecce) isn't...he thinks we're depriving them of a 'once in a lifetime learning experience'...yeah, right...I'd like to see him dismiss as many kids as we have in our school at the end of the day and ensure everyone's safety...not going to happen...
He’s a moron of a whole ‘nuther level.
