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Offline Stanley N

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Video of ISS transiting sun during beginning of eclipse
« on: August 24, 2018, 04:25:16 PM »
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  • Came across this. I think it's neat.


    Offline Neil Obstat

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    Re: Video of ISS transiting sun during beginning of eclipse
    « Reply #1 on: August 24, 2018, 08:15:49 PM »
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    There were unprecedented numbers of viewers all over the continental USA watching this Great American Eclipse.
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    Coordinated participation of amateur astronomers agreed to contribute data they collected for an organized project.
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    Most viewers were not very informed.
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    Some flat-earthers showed up, reluctantly, or hoping to prove that the whole thing was a big hoax.
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    A lot like the Freemasons who came to Fatima, Oct. 13th, 1917, trying to prove it was a hoax.
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    There are videos of some flat-earthers saying "THERE IS NO MOON IN THE SKY" just before the eclipse started.
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    As though anyone was expecting you could see the new moon when it's right next to the sun!
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    But this OP video of the 3 guys out in some farmer's field right in the path of totality is really interesting.
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    It has a good production quality about it and manages to bring a human element in as well.
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    It's a fun watch.
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    I especially enjoy the part where after all the preparation one guy forgot to take off the lens cap so he got no photos.
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    Fortunately they had more than one camera.

    Can you imagine saving up for a great rig for a year just for one event, and then leaving the lens cap on?
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