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GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE 2017
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21 August 2017
The first time in 38 years that the path of totality from a solar eclipse includes parts of the continental U.S.
The first time in 99 years that a total solar eclipse will be readily observable by people in the continental U.S. from coast to coast!!
Where will you be? All of North America sees an eclipse! Don't miss it!
(What is an eclipse and what's going on with this? Go here.)
Your proximity to the center line dictates how much of the solar disk you'll see covered: closer to the center line = more of the disk covered. What will you see from your location? Go here.
While none of California will see totality (see map below), everyone will get a partial eclipse (still spectactular!).
What will you see from Oceanside, CA? Approximately 60% coverage at maximum eclipse. Go here for more information and an animation.
- The MiraCosta College Astronomy Program will host an eclipse viewing event on the Oceanside campus (directions): 9am-noon on the lawn northwest of the clock tower.
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Resource Links
VIEW SAFELY! Never look directly at the Sun without proper optical protection!
- Read this, an interview with an optometrist about the damage that improper solar viewing can cause (eclipse blindness).
- Eye safety during a solar eclipse, from the American Astronomical Society
- Purchase solar-safe viewing protection (make sure it meets the ISO 12312-2 spec)...
- ...here from Rainbow Symphony.
- ...here from American Paper Optics.
- ...here from Educational Innovations.
- ...here from Orion Telescopes and Binoculars.
- ...here from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
- ...here from Sky and Telescope.
- ...here from B&H Photo.
- ...here from TSE 17.
- ...here from eclipse2017.org.
- ...here from Thousand Oaks Optical.
- ...here from Astronomers Without Borders.
- ...here from ThinkGeek.com.
- ...here from Big Kid Science.
- ...here from Space Update, Inc.
- ...here from MMI Marketing.
- ...here from Amazon (make sure they meet the spec before you buy!).
Other retailers also sell similar equipment. Ensure that it's safe for direct solar viewing before you buy!
Information for everyone.
- Good overview for the general public. Explains what a solar eclipse is, what's happening, what you can see, how to watch, suggestions for viewing, viewing safety, etc.
- Helping young children understand the eclipse. Especially good for those interested in pre-K educational activities.
Get viewing specifics for any location.
- timeanddate.com's solar and lunar eclipse page - enter your location; includes animation video for the input location
- Xavier Jubier's Google map - click anywhere to get specifics; also supports zooming in to street level
- NASA's interactive Google map
Additional Resources
- 2017 Solar Eclipse Information & Resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
- Eclipse 2017
- Exploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse
- Great American Eclipse
- Sky & Telescope's Guide to the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
- main NASA Eclipse website
- Citizen Science project that you can contribute to: Eclipse Megamovie
VIEW SAFELY! Never look directly at the Sun without proper optical protection!
- Read this, an interview with an optometrist about the damage that improper solar viewing can cause (eclipse blindness).
- Eye safety during a solar eclipse, from the American Astronomical Society
- Purchase solar-safe viewing protection (make sure it meets the ISO 12312-2 spec)...
- ...here from Rainbow Symphony.
- ...here from American Paper Optics.
- ...here from Educational Innovations.
- ...here from Orion Telescopes and Binoculars.
- ...here from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
- ...here from Sky and Telescope.
- ...here from B&H Photo.
- ...here from TSE 17.
- ...here from eclipse2017.org.
- ...here from Thousand Oaks Optical.
- ...here from Astronomers Without Borders.
- ...here from ThinkGeek.com.
- ...here from Big Kid Science.
- ...here from Space Update, Inc.
- ...here from MMI Marketing.
- ...here from Amazon (make sure they meet the spec before you buy!).
Information for everyone.
- Good overview for the general public. Explains what a solar eclipse is, what's happening, what you can see, how to watch, suggestions for viewing, viewing safety, etc.
- Helping young children understand the eclipse. Especially good for those interested in pre-K educational activities.
Get viewing specifics for any location.
- timeanddate.com's solar and lunar eclipse page - enter your location; includes animation video for the input location
- Xavier Jubier's Google map - click anywhere to get specifics; also supports zooming in to street level
- NASA's interactive Google map
Additional Resources
- 2017 Solar Eclipse Information & Resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
- Eclipse 2017
- Exploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse
- Great American Eclipse
- Sky & Telescope's Guide to the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
- main NASA Eclipse website
- Citizen Science project that you can contribute to: Eclipse Megamovie
