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[Image description: a collage of seven photos, showing a view of the increasing eclipse, totality, and decreasing eclipse through the lens of a telescope.]

Bonus shot of the totality projected on a kid's hand through the sighting scope:

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[–] behindthesailboats 34 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Very cool! I think in this case it's called "annularity" and not "totality"

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Ring of fire I think

[–] dipshit 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In america, we just stare at the sun.

[–] jaybone 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

POKE A HOLE IN A BOX? GO BACK TO RUSSIA WITH YOUR COMMUNISM SHIT.

[–] dipshit 1 points 1 year ago

I already have holes in my eyes, man.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Wow. Bros killin the game and provided receipts. We get it: you fuck.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing and glad the weather cooperated.

I'm looking forward to the one in April, going to set aside some time to see it.

[–] RubberElectrons 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's a great shot, I wasn't even aware it was happening today. Where was this located?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] jaybone 4 points 1 year ago

I live there too.

[–] thrawn21 1 points 1 year ago

I drove from southern California to Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico for it!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is it still called totality if it's an annular eclipse?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

No, I believe it's called an annularity.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

This is so cool!

NGL I didn't read the title at first and thought these were all jack o lanterns

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago
[–] Spacecraft 4 points 1 year ago

Fantastic. I went down to Nevada to get a spot in a 100% area. Nice and clear view right until 100% and then the clouds blocked it out for a few minutes. So awesome.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

did you have to add a filter or was that part of the kit?

[–] thrawn21 3 points 1 year ago

Yep, I bought the telescope for $70 and separate solar filter for $20. Can dm links if you're interested.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I am curious, also. Very cool! I used a welding hood with my phone and it added a green tint. Not as cool.