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USA Solar Eclipse Aug 21st, 2017

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MIKE JG
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USA Solar Eclipse Aug 21st, 2017

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We're flying an airplane into a small airport just northwest of Nashville Tennessee tomorrow to be in the path of totality. I hope to have some images to share tomorrow after we get home. The weather appears as if it is going to cooperate as well. Fingers crossed.
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Re: USA Solar Eclipse Aug 21st, 2017

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From what I read the eclipse was arranged by Samsung for their big new product announcement tomorrow.
A rather nice gesture on their behalf I think.
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Re: USA Solar Eclipse Aug 21st, 2017

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Let's see if I can post some images:

First the time lapse video I made on the iPhone, yours truly on the far left:



The view from (M91), Springfield Robertson County airport just northwest of Nashville about 30 minutes prior to totality:
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Totality:
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One of the weirdest most surreal experiences I've ever had.

You are all invited to the next total eclipse in the USA, April 8th, 2024. The path of totality passes right through our back yard.
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Re: USA Solar Eclipse Aug 21st, 2017

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Not much in TX, should've planned a training flight under the path.
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