If you’re like a lot of lovers of a good celestial spectacle, you may need an extra shot of espresso to help yourself wake up this morning. Gazing at a rare super blue blood moon is a task best left for the dead of night (or morning), after all. Thanks to Observatory Manager Grant Tandy […]
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Burning Eclipse Questions Answered
Experts tell you what you need to know about the Great American Eclipse
Wondering something about the Great American Eclipse? Here are the answers. 1. If you live in Bend, does it make sense to try to go to Madras for totality or should I just stay put? Source Says: It’s the difference between night and day. Pun intended. Expert Says: “A solar eclipse is nature’s grandest spectacles. […]
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Choosing A Place To Watch An Eclipse
The Dark Side Of The Moon……and how to find it!
The T shirts, fridge magnets and solar glasses are all ready to go, but are you? It’s 10:15 am on the coast of Oregon, and the moon’s shadow races across the Pacific. “The Great American Solar Eclipse” has begun its journey across the Continental U.S.A., leaving in its path a bit of history and a […]
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Meet These Profesh Eclipse Chasers
The world-class adventurers who pursue magic moments.
When it comes to eclipse watching, you can’t be much more of a fanboy than these three. Here’s a peek inside the minds of some veteran eclipse chasers. Eclipse Chaser: David Blackmore Age: 63 Nationality: British Occupation: Retired Passion: World travel, vegetarian cooking, outdoor recreation # Total solar eclipses: 11 First total solar eclipse: August […]
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StreetBeat: We Ask You What You’re Doing For the Eclipse
Locals and visitors weigh in on what they’re doing for the #OREclipse
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Ever wonder what an eclipse looks like from space? Here ya go.
Check out this cool video of what it looks like from up there.
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NASA’s Eclipse Path Map
Where to see the eclipse across Oregon
Hold onto your hats and bust out those fancy cardboard goggles, because the Great American Eclipse is headed our way August 21, 2017. Here’s a map of the path of totality for Oregon, courtesy of NASA. You go, science. We got your back. Wanna see the interactive map of the entire eclipse path? NASA has that […]
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A Lonely Drive
There is something about driving towards something and getting beautifully lost between home and destination. Not off track, but certainly not on any particular train of thought. Music at the forefront, but also in the background. The night is obvious and the only part of your world that is lit up is 20 feet in […]