Astro-Porn of the Day: Solar Eclipse May 20

[mckitterick]

Did you know the Western USA (and Eastern Asia) is about to enjoy its first full solar eclipse since 1994? Excitement!


Click the image to see the Sky & Telescope article.

Here's a map of how much you'll get to see; if you live in Asia, it's basically the same but reversed; those who live in the Pacific Ocean have the best seats:


Click the image to see the Sky & Telescope article.

Bonus: What's the Higgs boson? This is a great and entertaining video.

I must be feeling heathier, because I just finished mowing the yard. To keep from irritating the still-unhappy sinues over-much, I wore a bandana around the face to filter the grass and pollen, plus a pair of shop goggles and long pants and shirt. SWEATY. I must have looked GORGEOUS.

Chris

Comments

[carmy-w.livejournal.com]

Call the police! There's a bandit out there mowing!!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

:-D

I was a pretty goofy-looking bandit.

[carmy-w.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I'm glad you're feeling better, and I'm excited about the eclipse! We'll actually get to see part of it!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Today the illness thing is SO MUCH better. Geez, sinus infections are for THE BIRDS.

[tully01.livejournal.com]

Now, for the real fun close to us, there's that comlete eclipse in August that is actually going to be right in driving range for even a day trip. :-)

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Seriously? A _solar_ eclipse? Whoah!

[siro-gravity.livejournal.com]

Now if I can just roll my ass out of bed at 6:20AM!!!

Glad you're feeling better, even if you're looking dorky!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure that's evening hours, so it'll be much easier to enjoy!

[siro-gravity.livejournal.com]

HOT DAMN!! that is totally going on the calendar!!!