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[BILL98388]

All:

 

Is anyone interested in a viewing gathering of WTW fans for this event?  It is not too early to plan.  One good location would be eastern Oregon, near John Day (good weather nearly guaranteed and wide open spaces), but the eclipse is visible across the USA.

 

See this National Geographic web site 

 

http://onward.nation...as-2017-eclipse

 

or do your own Google search.

 

Bill

[highz]

I'm already committed to an eclipse event in Glendo, Wyoming, or I would be interested. You are right that it's not too early to plan. There will probably be crowds all along the path of totality. 

[BILL98388]

Please tell us about the event you are attending.  Open to all?  Campground or remote camping?  

 

Bill

[highz]

I'm with a group that will be staying at Glendo State Park. I think we are supposed be doing a few astronomy presentations, but planning is still in the early stages. I believe the group I'm with is not open to all (sorry). We've reserved our campsites, but there may still be sites still open at the State Park, and there will be public events at the Glendo airport.

 

On the other hand, your idea of a meetup near John Day sounds very nice, and might be just the thing for folks on the west coast.

[billharr]

Eclipse has been on my calendar for some time. Not sure where I will go, I have a cousin north of Boise ID might be in that area. Will keep a watch on this thread to  see what happens. 

[Cayuse]

John Day or someplace in that vicinity sounds like a good place for a gathering.  Definitely be keeping an eye on this thread.

[MarkBC]

All:

 

Is anyone interested in a viewing gathering of WTW fans for this event?  It is not too early to plan.....

 

It might have been too early when I posted in 2014 -- I only got one response.   but not too early anymore.

 

A group viewing -- with a camping rendezvous -- would be fun.  I agree about the John Day country being a good location.  There's a bald-top drivable peak in that area I mentioned in that previous thread.

 

But if that doesn't work out I might just drive up to Madras.

[Optimistic Paranoid]

It's certainly not too soon to begin acquiring eclipse glasses or filters for viewing it safely.  You've got to figure that as the eclipse gets closer, everybody and their kid brother will be trying to find them.

 

A quick Google search on "viewing solar eclipse safely" turns up numerous sites with good info.

 

The astronomy supply sites even sell filters suitable for use on binoculars and cameras.  Not inexpensive, but I'm thinking about buying one anyway.

 

Regards

John

[billharr]

Just reserved two nights at Crater Lake NP.  We plan on getting up early on the 21th and driving up to Madras OR. 

[allanb]

We are definitely interested. Were talking with some friends a month ago, and john day was mentioned. Plus would get me away from painting (the house, is also on the schedule next august)