Mercury transit of the Sun May 9th, 2016
Those planning on viewing the total eclipse in 2017 can practice using their eye protection on Mon. the 9th when Mercury will pass between Earth and the Sun. If you do not have proper eye protection,...
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icanon wrote:
Got my Solarmax II ready for the event and they're calling for clear skies for Monday. :)
Nice! I've got a solar filter for my 8" but not my 5" and I'm too lazy to set up either. It's just a tiny dark disk against a bright ball of fire anyway. ;) Can you take pix through it? If so, post them for those peeps under crying clouds. :D
Good luck!
LS
