This coming Monday, August 21st, is going to be the famed total solar eclipse that you've likely been hearing about since the end of Spring. This is going to be a VERY rare and VERY big event - the last time we had something like this happen was in 1918 - and we are very fortunate to have the Smoky Mountains be part of this awesome event!
We posted on the solar eclipse some time ago and in this article, we'll reference that previous article to make the relevant information convenient to grab.
Previously Posted:
We posted on the solar eclipse some time ago and in this article, we'll reference that previous article to make the relevant information convenient to grab.
Previously Posted:
Here's some news we found out today. It seems the Knoxville area of East Tennessee (and presumably those of us in Sevier County) will get to experience a Solar Eclipse on August 21st, 2017. Although this will be a partial solar eclipse instead of a total solar eclipse, you should definitely save the date and get ready for a visual treat!
Here's all the current information we have on that:
Viewing Time: 1:04PM - 3:58PM
Max Viewing Time: 2:34PM
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park Service will also be holding a viewing event at three places within the Western side of the National Park:
* Clingman's Dome
* Cades Cove
* Oconaluftee
See more information on the viewing and tickets for it at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/2017-solar-eclipse.htm.
You can also build a simple card projector using these instructions from timeanddate.com:
"DIY: Simple Card Projector
The simplest and quickest way to safely project the Sun is with a projector made from only 2 pieces of card or paper.
You Need:
* 2 pieces of stiff white cardboard, e.g. 2 paper plates
alternatively, 2 sheets of plain white paper
* a thumbtack, a sharp pin or a needle.
What to Do:
Diagram of a DIY pinhole projector.
The concept of a pinhole projector ©timeanddate.com
To make a quick version of the pinhole projector, take a sheet of paper and make a tiny hole in the middle of it using a pin or a thumbtack. Make sure that the hole is round and smooth.
With your back towards the Sun, hold 1 piece of paper above your shoulder allowing the Sun to shine on the paper.
The 2nd sheet of paper will act as a screen. Hold it at a distance, and you will see an inverted image of the Sun projected on the paper screen through the pinhole.
To make the image of the Sun larger, hold the screen paper further away from the paper with the pinhole.
A box projector works on the same principles, it requires a little more time and a few extra items to construct, but it is more sturdy.
Keep Safe! Never look at the Sun directly without protective eye gear. Even sunglasses cannot protect your eyes from the damage the Sun's rays can do to them."
See more information on this at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2017-august-21.
Here's all the current information we have on that:
Viewing Time: 1:04PM - 3:58PM
Max Viewing Time: 2:34PM
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park Service will also be holding a viewing event at three places within the Western side of the National Park:
* Clingman's Dome
* Cades Cove
* Oconaluftee
See more information on the viewing and tickets for it at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/2017-solar-eclipse.htm.
You can also build a simple card projector using these instructions from timeanddate.com:
"DIY: Simple Card Projector
The simplest and quickest way to safely project the Sun is with a projector made from only 2 pieces of card or paper.
You Need:
* 2 pieces of stiff white cardboard, e.g. 2 paper plates
alternatively, 2 sheets of plain white paper
* a thumbtack, a sharp pin or a needle.
What to Do:
Diagram of a DIY pinhole projector.
The concept of a pinhole projector ©timeanddate.com
To make a quick version of the pinhole projector, take a sheet of paper and make a tiny hole in the middle of it using a pin or a thumbtack. Make sure that the hole is round and smooth.
With your back towards the Sun, hold 1 piece of paper above your shoulder allowing the Sun to shine on the paper.
The 2nd sheet of paper will act as a screen. Hold it at a distance, and you will see an inverted image of the Sun projected on the paper screen through the pinhole.
To make the image of the Sun larger, hold the screen paper further away from the paper with the pinhole.
A box projector works on the same principles, it requires a little more time and a few extra items to construct, but it is more sturdy.
Keep Safe! Never look at the Sun directly without protective eye gear. Even sunglasses cannot protect your eyes from the damage the Sun's rays can do to them."
See more information on this at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2017-august-21.
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