kallend 2,146 #76 February 21, 2008 I was pretty cold up here in Chicago but the skies were beautifully clear. With binoculars the Moon took on a 3-d appearance during the eclipse, and once I got them mounted solidly I could just discern the rings of Saturn.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 379 #77 February 21, 2008 We had a great view here in Athens GA. Just as totality was ending I saw a very bright meteor towards the northwest. I went inside 5 minutes later and they were just announcing on CNN that the spy satellite had been shot down. I wonder if that's what I saw, the timing seemed very close. Either way (meteor or satellite) it was a great addition to the evening._____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #78 February 21, 2008 Our local new stations noted the eclipse would occur between 9 and 9:50 luckily, my daughter saw that the shadow impingement started around 8 or so stupid stations were only noting the time of full coverage, not the entire cycle that first part was the cool part and we would have possibly missed it due to misunderstanding the news notices if she hadn't been paying attention, and her window seat in her room was the best vantage point from our house ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
