Stupid Eclispe Question

[kimblebee]

Me too! I don't even like going outside on a regular day without sunglasses. DW bought some eclipse glasses but I don't know that I even need to look up for more than a quick glance to satiate my already small appetite for this event.

Absolutely! If you want to find a stupid topic NFLDERS & I can direct you to one.

From the local weather reports it seems that our showers will continue into the afternoon. Figures.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Just saw a link that seems to be about this on FB. Seems like it is not a good idea.

http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/expe...phone-camera-for-2017-solar-eclipse/434384860

And I've heard conflicting reports from both Apple and NASA saying it's perfectly fine.

 

[NFLDERS]

http://www.thv11.com/news/local/verify/verify-is-looking-at-eclipse-worse-than-sun/465753417

AND. A lot if Chiropractors, and family doctors may be "Seeing" an increase in neck related ailment.

 

[chartle]

Growing up I too thought this also killing a Praying Mantis was a $50 fine.

 

[bcla]

It's generally not a great idea to stare at the sun. As was stated, a normal reaction is to look away. If it's a full sun the pupils will close quickly. It would be like stepping out of movie theater into a sunny day outdoors. I was under the impression that your eyes tolerate looking at a partial eclipse longer than a full sun. There's of course going to be more light if there's a normal sun. I don't think it's exactly the same, but for the most part people don't stare into the sun.

And right now where I am I can't really see anything because it's overcast. I can access NASA TV's feed, and right now they're showing the feed from Madras, Oregon with their staff in Salem, Oregon.

 

[NFLDERS]

Me too! I don't even like going outside on a regular day without sunglasses. DW bought some eclipse glasses but I don't know that I even need to look up for more than a quick glance to satiate my already small appetite for this event.

Absolutely! If you want to find a stupid topic NFLDERS & I can direct you to one.

What'd you have in mind!?

 

[FlightlessDuck]

So our local library had some free glasses, but they only had about 150 pairs, and there was a line of people waiting for them. Probably 500 people plus. Oops.

 

[bcla]

I'm seeing nothing with all the clouds in my area. I can't even spot where the sun is. It' just one big diffused white light.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

The US gets another one on 2024. I will be closer to the path of totality that time.

 

[mefordis]

My daughter claim you are not a scientist. Are you cause I would love to blow raspberries at her.

You could tell her that it doesn't take a self proclaimed scientist to understand science.

 

[wenrob]

Just saw a link that seems to be about this on FB. Seems like it is not a good idea.

http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/expe...phone-camera-for-2017-solar-eclipse/434384860

I've warned people over and over not to do this without a filter on cameras/phones or they could fry their sensors. My feed is full of cell phone pics of the eclipse anyway. I expect my feed to soon be filled with, "Something's wrong with my phone! The camera won't work!"

 

[FlightlessDuck]

The cellphone really didn't help where I was anyway.

 

[CarolAnn856]

My daughter claim you are not a scientist. Are you cause I would love to blow raspberries at her.

Well, I'm not a scientist, but I am a librarian, and I know how to research.

 

[chartle]

I've warned people over and over not to do this without a filter on cameras/phones or they could fry their sensors. My feed is full of cell phone pics of the eclipse anyway. I expect my feed to soon be filled with, "Something's wrong with my phone! The camera won't work!"

I used my old phone with a cracked screen. Problem was I was trying to do it selfie mode so I could take it with my back to the sun but in that mode you can't set any exposure modes that would help with the brightness. It has pro settings but not for a selfie.

 

[phamton]

And I've heard conflicting reports from both Apple and NASA saying it's perfectly fine.

Flightless Duck is correct. It is fine to use most cellphone cameras: http://www.businessinsider.com/solar-eclipse-2017-how-to-take-photos-of-the-eclipse-2017-8

 

[NFLDERS]

Our local news reported that anyone whom wore a ___brand eclipse glasses need to book an Opthamologist appointment asap.