[pasmembers] Re: Info about Partial Solar Eclipse of Thursday Oct 23
- From: Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: PAS Members ListServ <pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:02:06 -0700
Alex,
great ideas. Why were you on the streets? J/K
On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 12:05 PM, Alex Vrenios <axv@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > poke a hole in a piece of paper and view it that way. ???
>
> You let the sun shine THROUGH that hole, onto another piece of paper on
> the ground. The paper+hole become a pinhole camera. The ground is its
> projection screen where there will be a tiny view of the eclipse.
>
> If there is a tree (with a lot of leaves) nearby the light passing between
> the leaves and onto the ground will show hundreds of little partial
> eclipses, like hundreds of pinhole cameras.
>
> Way back when, we poked a hole in one side of an empty cardboard box and
> held that box just above our head. We pointed the pinhole at the sun behind
> us and watched the show on the inside of the box. Kept us off the streets...
>
> Alex
>
> On Oct 23, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> PAS Members,
>
> Ch 8 called to do an interview about the Solar Eclipse of today, and I
> told them to call Mike. Mostly because i'm too busy getting ready to
> today's events, and i figured Mike will give her some great details.
>
> And on Ch 3 news this morning, the weather person, Not April, said poke a
> hole in a piece of paper and view it that way. ????
> But she did add, don't look directly at the sun.
> I told the Ch 8 person this, and said if she does a segment on the
> eclipse, please give better, safer, not viewed directly, directions on how
> to see the eclipse. I gave her 2 quick ideas and then Mike's number.
>
> Have a super day everyone.
> If you aren't at our events, please enjoy the eclipse from where ever you
> are, and please view is safely!
> Terri, Event Coordinator
>
> PS: I will be out of my email, on the road, and then AT the events at 1pm,
> so if you email me after 1pm, I may not see it until Monday. If you have to
> reach me for some reason, call or text my cell, as it will be with me all
> day, and i do have an external battery back up, as i know the battery will
> be dead by the end of today.
> cell is 602 561 5398. If i don't answer, leave a message and as soon as i
> can, I will get back to you.
>
> Set up is 1:30 to 2pm for me, i won't answer during this time.
> And 6pm to 7pm with dinner and set up for the evening event.
>
> HAPPY ECLIPSE DAY to everyone!
>
> On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Redacted sender insanas@xxxxxxx for
> DMARC <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> The sun has a huge sunspot today, and several solar flares, which will
>> add to the visual delight. Only look at the sun with special solar glasses,
>> or a solar filter over you scope. Never look at the sun with just
>> sunglasses or the naked eye. Have fun. Sam
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: PAS Members ListServ <pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Tue, Oct 21, 2014 10:42 am
>> Subject: [pasmembers] Info about Partial Solar Eclipse of Thursday Oct 23
>>
>> Received this data from a member of EVAC.
>>
>> ***PARTIAL*** Solar Eclipse this Thursday, viewable in the afternoon.
>> Below is the timeline, as posted at:
>> http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/phoenix?iso=20141023
>>
>> It is VERY IMPORTANT to note that only a fraction of the sun will be
>> blocked.
>> Direct viewing of the sun, thus, REQUIRES solar filters glasses, or solar
>> filter panels, and/or solar filters for telescopes, and/or Solar Telescopes.
>> If using a normal telescope (with filter), DON’T FORGET the finder scope.
>> Meaning, it must be blocked or filtered as well. EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE.
>> That last one is important. The finder lenses can be seriously damaged if
>> not protected. (Things melt in a hurry – such as glues… and lamenants.)
>> This is nothing to fool around with….. Serious damage to your eyes,
>> and/or equipment can be just about instantaneous.
>> But with proper protection, this is a sight to enjoy.
>>
>> Here are the times:
>> Local times for eclipse in Phoenix on Thursday, October 23, 2014
>> Click on the Sun/Moon symbol in the “Looks like” column to see what the
>> eclipse looks like during the different phases of the event.
>> *Event*
>> *Time in Phoenix*
>> *Direction*
>> *Altitude*
>> *Looks like*
>> *Comments*
>> Partial Eclipse begins
>> Oct 23 at 2:23 PM
>> 221°<image001.png>
>> 35.1°
>> <image002.png>
>> The Moon touches the Sun's edge.
>> Maximum Eclipse
>> Oct 23 at 3:39 PM
>> 237°<image003.png>
>> 23.2°
>> <image004.png>
>> Moon is closest to the center of the Sun.
>> Partial Eclipse ends
>> Oct 23 at 4:46 PM
>> 248°<image003.png>
>> 10.8°
>> <image005.png>
>> The Moon leaves the Sun's edge.
>> Times are local for Phoenix
>> <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/phoenix> (MST
>> <http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/mst.html> -
>> Mountain Standard Time).
>>
>> --
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>> see them, but you always know they are there.
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>> Coordinator
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>
>
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> see them, but you always know they are there.
> Terri Phoenix Astronomical Society <http://www.pasaz.org/> Event
> Coordinator
> Visit the P.A.S. Facebook
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>
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