2017 Eclipse
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JROSKA
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Re: 2017 Eclipse
Everyone set your calendars for August 12, 2045! Looks like a total solar eclipse will pass directly over the Elks, the Sawatch, and Pike's Peak.
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drewski
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Re: 2017 Eclipse
Wow, but will I live to see it.
Re: 2017 Eclipse
Laramie peak looks like it is in that window, 10,200 ft mtn west of wheatland with 3,000 ft prominance. And its a fun climb too
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MUni Rider
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Re: 2017 Eclipse
Yep. Been planning on it for the past year. A couple days ago I finally finished making my solar filter for my Telescope in preparation. If this snow and heavy cloud cover ever parts, I might even be able to test it out and hopefully see a few sun spots. (8" Dobsonian)
Casper, WY looks to be a great destination. It is pretty much right on the line of totality. In the event of local clouds, there are main roads directly East and West to get to (hopefully) clearer skies as the moment approaches, if need be. If the wife doesn't pull us to Nebraska (home of good friend) for the viewing, Casper is probably the place we'll be. It's where SCAS (Southern Colorado Astronomical Society) from Pueblo will be caravanning to and having a group view party.
I've not yet researched what high peaks are in the direct line of totality. (Tetons?) The bonus for a hike that day would be the awesome view of the moon's shadow as it approaches at about 2,000 mph from the West.
Casper, WY looks to be a great destination. It is pretty much right on the line of totality. In the event of local clouds, there are main roads directly East and West to get to (hopefully) clearer skies as the moment approaches, if need be. If the wife doesn't pull us to Nebraska (home of good friend) for the viewing, Casper is probably the place we'll be. It's where SCAS (Southern Colorado Astronomical Society) from Pueblo will be caravanning to and having a group view party.
I've not yet researched what high peaks are in the direct line of totality. (Tetons?) The bonus for a hike that day would be the awesome view of the moon's shadow as it approaches at about 2,000 mph from the West.
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Re: 2017 Eclipse
Yeah I have been planning on Borah peak for this eclipse for a couple years.Tony1 wrote:I and a couple others are brainstorming ideas. We like the west side of the Tetons so far (Table Mountain, etc.). If it looks like clouds are going to be a problem, we could always just drive straight west from that area. The big downside I can think of is that Jackson is going to be a madhouse, but I wonder how the Teton Valley over the state line will be.
Borah Peak, the high point of Idaho, also stands in the path of totality. Titcomb Basin is a good idea, but maybe not if you like solitude, as it's already popular enough even without an eclipse. Plus, if it ends up being cloudy, you can't just drive somewhere else being 15+ miles in.
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Newt2
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Re: 2017 Eclipse
We're going to Yellowstone\Tetons to see it. It's in the AM (10:21) so if the monsoon is still going it should be OK.
The original plan was to hike the Teton Crest Trail during that time and be in the backcountry but it looks like some family might want to go too so we'll wait till they leave to do the backpacking trip.
The original plan was to hike the Teton Crest Trail during that time and be in the backcountry but it looks like some family might want to go too so we'll wait till they leave to do the backpacking trip.
