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Jimbogigolo · 21 August 2017, 11:53 PM

Hello,

Just a friendly reminder from a medical professional.

Raybans and regular sunglasses are not sufficient in viewing the solar eclipse! Solar retinopathy and corneal burn may occur when gazing directly. Know that there is NO treatment and vision loss may be a permanent consequence. Vision loss may be temporary in some cases, however, it may take 4-6 weeks for your vision return to baseline. So ask yourselves, will you be needing your vision to perform your job duties? If so, can you afford not to work for 4-6 weeks?

Remember, prevention is key.

Be safe TRFers!

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Syed117 · 21 August 2017, 11:59 PM

How about binoculars?

Cobain · 22 August 2017, 12:12 AM

You can look at it when its fully eclipsed.

Bigblu10 · 22 August 2017, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobain

You can look at it when its fully eclipsed.

Wrong. You will need the proper ISO eyewear!

Jimbogigolo · 22 August 2017, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Wrong. You will need the proper ISO eyewear!

Yes!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobain

You can look at it when its fully eclipsed.

Omg no!! Lol

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SodiumMonkey · 22 August 2017, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbogigolo

Yes!!

Omg no!! Lol

It was widely reported on the news that you could look at it without protective eyewear during totality. NASA says the same. I took my glasses off during totality and had no issue. It wasn't quite dead of night dark, but you could see the stars here.

Nasa: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety

Jimbogigolo · 22 August 2017, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Wrong. You will need the proper ISO eyewear!

Yes!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobain

You can look at it when its fully eclipsed.

Omg no!! Lol

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Cobain · 22 August 2017, 12:41 AM

but guys.......i read it on the internet

Jimbogigolo · 22 August 2017, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobain

but guys.......i read it on the internet

So it must be true!! lol not.

Wesley Crusher · 22 August 2017, 12:44 AM

a quick peek won't hurt, will it? lol

Jimbogigolo · 22 August 2017, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

a quick peek won't hurt, will it? lol

That's how it always start... lol "quick peek".

TO be clear, that how it starts when I tell my wife I just wanna quickly peek in the AD to see if they have anything new... then I walk out with something!

BristolCavendish · 22 August 2017, 02:18 AM

Direct sunlight will also damage a cloth shutter on a camera (e.g. Leica) and the first pic will give you a general idea of what it does to your vision. It's like burning a hole in your retina.

Lordofrolex · 22 August 2017, 02:30 AM

just looked at it for about 8 seconds. My eyes hurt now.

cdnwatchguy · 22 August 2017, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

just looked at it for about 8 seconds. My eyes hurt now.

Was your watch at COSC specs? It might have been 8.087 seconds

encarter13 · 22 August 2017, 03:00 AM

The traffic is crazy over here in Northeast GA. 60-70 miles of gridlock with people trying to get from Atlanta to Clayton.

piratepress · 22 August 2017, 05:18 AM

I've got my Eclipse glasses on!

Jimbogigolo · 22 August 2017, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by piratepress

I've got my Eclipse glasses on!

Uhm lol. Don't go blind!

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Magwitch · 22 August 2017, 05:43 AM

Saw it very well here, had 83% totality. Got cloudy right after the peak and now it is raining heavily. Group of people at work went outside to watch on their phones. I had my glasses. I saw one about this % as a kid in the 50's. I doubt I'll live to see another. If I make it til tomorrow I'll consider myself lucky.

cedargrove · 22 August 2017, 05:54 AM

We had 76% coverage in Toronto. The kids and I made pinhole viewing boxes, and had good luck with clear skys. It got slightly darker, but not as much as I expected. A fun experience none-the-less.

Fleetlord · 22 August 2017, 05:57 AM

Meh...If you're not in totality it's a kind of a dud.

SearChart · 22 August 2017, 06:02 AM

I watched the 1999 eclipse which was about 85% here, pretty disappointing.
The last total eclipse for my country was in 1715, and there won't be one here for another 100-something years. Maybe I'll catch it someday somewhere, but not in the Netherlands, that's for sure.

I did watch the super blood moon two years ago, that was pretty cool and rare.

Kingair · 22 August 2017, 06:07 AM

I'll watch it on TV

Pretty sure you can miss it . . .

RedwoodDweller · 22 August 2017, 06:17 AM

Saw it out in the middle of nowhere WA. Shot it through my $1 glasses.

singe89 · 22 August 2017, 07:03 AM

wasnt planning on looking but our neighbor was looking at it through his welding mask. Gave it a try. Pretty cool! about 60% here in SD at 10:22 am.

Manofsteelpt · 22 August 2017, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

wasnt planning on looking but our neighbor was looking at it through his welding mask. Gave it a try. Pretty cool! about 60% here in SD at 10:22 am.

Yep, Jim, lots of welding masks are safe for viewing the eclipse... The arc of a weld is actually hotter than the surface of the sun. I believe the mask/goggles with shades 13 or higher are sufficient for viewing.

hugs · 22 August 2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Yep, Jim, lots of welding masks are safe for viewing the eclipse... The arc of a weld is actually hotter than the surface of the sun. I believe the mask/goggles with shades 13 or higher are sufficient for viewing.

Heat and luminosity are two completely different things..

it's not the heat from the sun that damages your eyes

The heat from welding well I suppose it could if you were very careless.

Manofsteelpt · 22 August 2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hugs

Heat and luminosity are two completely different things..

it's not the heat from the sun that damages your eyes

The heat from welding well I suppose it could if you were very careless.

Separate comments, separated by the "..." comment #1: lots of welding masks are safe for viewing the eclipse... Which is 100% true. Comment #2: The arc of a weld is actually hotter than the surface of the sun. Also, 100% true.

Followed by the "I believe the mask/goggles with shades 13 or higher are sufficient for viewing." Which takes care of the luminosity part of this.

The temp comment was a fun fact. I think it's pretty interesting.

Jimbogigolo · 22 August 2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RedwoodDweller

Saw it out in the middle of nowhere WA. Shot it through my $1 glasses.

Beautiful pics!

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droptopman · 22 August 2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RedwoodDweller

Saw it out in the middle of nowhere WA. Shot it through my $1 glasses.

I think you are close to me. I live in nowhere WA...LOL

That terrain does look familiar

hugs · 22 August 2017, 07:40 AM

I have always wondered. What are the effects of looking out the corner of your eye? As I'm sure is the case with everyone, when I am driving towards the sun, while I try not to look directly it is often in the corner of my vision.

22 August 2017, 02:30 AM	#13
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	just looked at it for about 8 seconds. My eyes hurt now. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	The traffic is crazy over here in Northeast GA. 60-70 miles of gridlock with people trying to get from Atlanta to Clayton. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

21 August 2017, 11:53 PM	#1
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	Solar eclipse Hello, Just a friendly reminder from a medical professional. Raybans and regular sunglasses are not sufficient in viewing the solar eclipse! Solar retinopathy and corneal burn may occur when gazing directly. Know that there is NO treatment and vision loss may be a permanent consequence. Vision loss may be temporary in some cases, however, it may take 4-6 weeks for your vision return to baseline. So ask yourselves, will you be needing your vision to perform your job duties? If so, can you afford not to work for 4-6 weeks? Remember, prevention is key. Be safe TRFers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 August 2017, 11:59 PM	#2
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	How about binoculars?

22 August 2017, 12:12 AM	#3
Cobain "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Posts: 440	You can look at it when its fully eclipsed.

22 August 2017, 12:41 AM	#8
Cobain "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Posts: 440	but guys.......i read it on the internet

22 August 2017, 12:44 AM	#10
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	a quick peek won't hurt, will it? lol

22 August 2017, 05:43 AM	#18
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	Saw it very well here, had 83% totality. Got cloudy right after the peak and now it is raining heavily. Group of people at work went outside to watch on their phones. I had my glasses. I saw one about this % as a kid in the 50's. I doubt I'll live to see another. If I make it til tomorrow I'll consider myself lucky.

22 August 2017, 05:54 AM	#19
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	We had 76% coverage in Toronto. The kids and I made pinhole viewing boxes, and had good luck with clear skys. It got slightly darker, but not as much as I expected. A fun experience none-the-less.

22 August 2017, 05:57 AM	#20
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,025	Meh...If you're not in totality it's a kind of a dud.

22 August 2017, 06:07 AM	#22
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I'll watch it on TV Pretty sure you can miss it . . .

22 August 2017, 06:17 AM	#23
RedwoodDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: Santa Cruz, CA Watch: SD43 Posts: 200	Saw it out in the middle of nowhere WA. Shot it through my $1 glasses.

22 August 2017, 07:03 AM	#24
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	wasnt planning on looking but our neighbor was looking at it through his welding mask. Gave it a try. Pretty cool! about 60% here in SD at 10:22 am.

22 August 2017, 07:40 AM	#30
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	I have always wondered. What are the effects of looking out the corner of your eye? As I'm sure is the case with everyone, when I am driving towards the sun, while I try not to look directly it is often in the corner of my vision.

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