Monday, July 3, 2017

Total solar eclipse


I noticed these pretty roses growing on the side of our church wall.  They smelled so good that day.


So apparently there will be a total solar eclipse on August 21st of this year for the first time in 99 years.  It will be visible across all of North America.   Here is some good information on viewing safety from NASA.  Use certified eclipse glasses only from recommended manufacturers.  They said you should never look at the eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera or other optical device.  More interestingly, never do this while using your eclipse glasses. 

I ordered some eclipse glasses from Amazon, however son K says he would rather not risk his eyes by forgetting instructions and would be happy to just see film that others publish.
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13 comments:

  1. Kay03 July, 2017 02:07

    Are you planning to go south to see the eclipse?

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    1. Christine03 July, 2017 06:22

      It will be partially visible from Toronto Kay!

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  2. Valerie-Jael03 July, 2017 02:10

    Roses are gorgeous. Your son is very wise. Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Mark03 July, 2017 07:27

    A total solar eclipse is a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime thing. I got to see a lunar eclipse when I was younger but, sadly, was so young I don't really remember it.

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  4. Anonymous03 July, 2017 08:44

    The roses are so pretty. I love all the blooms this time of year.

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  5. Sudipto Sarkar03 July, 2017 11:04

    Nice capture Christine... :)

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  6. Silver in AZ03 July, 2017 11:19

    I heard it was coming! Should be cool!

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  7. Adam03 July, 2017 11:35

    I stopping care to see these things since you can't see them

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  8. carol l mck03 July, 2017 13:05

    Creative floral photo and smart son ~ save your eyes ~ ^_^

    Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting ~ ^_^

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  9. Lowcarb team member03 July, 2017 15:06

    Those blooms do look lovely ...

    All the best Jan

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  10. Lisabella Russo03 July, 2017 15:13

    What lovely roses! I hadn't heard about the upcoming eclipse yet, thank you. I hope to get some glasses before then...

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  11. DeniseinVA03 July, 2017 15:33

    Beautiful roses Christine. Thank you for the reminder about the total eclipse. I must think about getting those special glasses.

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  12. joeks11 July, 2017 15:59

    We're looking forward to this, as we live right on the path where it will be completely dark, I think for just over one minute here.

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