Parakeet Jones Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 My house will be in totality so I just have to head out to the back yard. Any of you degenerates have special plans? I was reading an article today online during lunch where a local optometrist was warning people not to look directly at the sun that day. I had to shake my head. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 I'm fortunate enough to experience it from home, as well. Lots of events going on all around Indy, but the horrific traffic estimates make me think it won't be worth it. I have my glasses ready, and I'll probably stay put. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Parakeet Jones said: My house will be in totality so I just have to head out to the back yard. Any of you degenerates have special plans? I was reading an article today online during lunch where a local optometrist was warning people not to look directly at the sun that day. I had to shake my head. 5 minutes ago, Maedhros said: I'm fortunate enough to experience it from home, as well. Lots of events going on all around Indy, but the horrific traffic estimates make me think it won't be worth it. I have my glasses ready, and I'll probably stay put. We have tickets for a group of about 20 family friends/kids,etc...out at IMS. Just going to make a day of it and worry about the traffic later. My friends though from Chicago that are coming down are actually driving down Sunday. Aren't risking the day of I65 mess in any direction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 7 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: We have tickets for a group of about 20 family friends/kids,etc...out at IMS. Just going to make a day of it and worry about the traffic later. My friends though from Chicago that are coming down are actually driving down Sunday. Aren't risking the day of I65 mess in any direction. Ha, that's the IMS way. Last time I went to the 500, we sat in the car for over two hours without having moved even a mile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 2 minutes ago, Maedhros said: Ha, that's the IMS way. Last time I went to the 500, we sat in the car for over two hours without having moved even a mile. Must have been 2016. There's a few short cuts if you ever need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Been working on this for a month... I know @Joe_Hoopsier is a pilot, maybe others. Anyway, as a public service... The skies will be full that day... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 38 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: We have tickets for a group of about 20 family friends/kids,etc...out at IMS. Just going to make a day of it and worry about the traffic later. My friends though from Chicago that are coming down are actually driving down Sunday. Aren't risking the day of I65 mess in any direction. I'm curious as to what the turnout for that will be and how they handle it. I thought I heard it was a sell out. Do you have assigned seats for this or are they just piling everyone in the infield? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 10 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: I'm curious as to what the turnout for that will be and how they handle it. I thought I heard it was a sell out. Do you have assigned seats for this or are they just piling everyone in the infield? There are different viewing areas I believe but kind of going in blind. After we bought the group tickets we got this email a week later or so. GASOLINE ALLEY CLUB UPGRADE NOW AVAILABLE The Total Solar Eclipse Event at IMS presented by Purdue University will be one of the nation’s most prominent viewing events for the once-in-a-generation phenomenon. Chosen as one of only a few NASA broadcast sites that day, IMS will draw all eyes to Indianapolis, located in the heart of the path of totality. Meanwhile, an exciting day of programming and festivities are being planned, and will feature both NASA and Boilermaker experts, alumni, students and more. Gasoline Alley Club access for this special event is now available and includes complimentary food and beverages, including beer and wine. Limited seating inside the Gasoline Alley Club and the Gasoline Alley Rooftop grandstand is available on a first come, first-served basis. In addition, open seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the Tower Terrace and Gasoline Alley seating sections. Full food and beverage details *subject to change: Continental breakfast Lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon snack from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine included Cash bar for liquor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Supposedly NASA is hosting an event at Niagra Falls State park, and Bill Stadium (Is it Rich Stadium?) is hosting people for the eclipse... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Funny how this thread overlaps with several others. Now you've got me thinking about the specialty beers being made for this event. Lots of brewers across the path of totality are cashing in, and Sun King here in Indy is making one. Maybe they'll have it at the track. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 6 minutes ago, Maedhros said: Funny how this thread overlaps with several others. Now you've got me thinking about the specialty beers being made for this event. Lots of brewers across the path of totality are cashing in, and Sun King here in Indy is making one. Maybe they'll have it at the track. Just saw the promo on news the other day. Going to have pick up a few and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Been working on this for a month... I know @Joe_Hoopsier is a pilot, maybe others. Anyway, as a public service... The skies will be full that day... Thanks @IUFLA ! If any of you fly, come fly into our little Grass strip to watch the eclipse. 1I3 (one India three) in south central Indiana We are out in the middle of the farm fields by Switz City, so flat open skies. Food, drinks available, and hopefully clear skies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 I just got sent this pic of radar during the 2017 eclipse... Pretty wild... That's ONE sector in Indy Center... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 minute ago, IUFLA said: I just got sent this pic of radar during the 2017 eclipse... Pretty wild... That's ONE sector in Indy Center... DAYUM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Just remember @Joe_Hoopsier, if you burn your retinas out, you won't be able to fly IFR... Or VFR for that matter 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 6 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Just remember @Joe_Hoopsier, if you burn your retinas out, you won't be able to fly IFR... Or VFR for that matter 😉 Well at least wouldn't be able to land.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkroync Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 (edited) My wife and I went down to Shawnee National Forrest in Illnois in 2017 Edited March 12 by pinkroync Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 On 3/8/2024 at 2:55 AM, pinkroync said: My wife and I went down to Shawnee National Forrest in Illnois in 20q7 And? How'd it turn out? I'm guessing 4th baby unless you prove me wrong! more please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Man, this became an event. Downtown Cincinnati was right in the path of 2017. I literally walked out of my office building and down the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 If you're in the path of totality, you can be a citizen scientist and help map the shape of the sun! All you need to do is download an app, start recording with your smartphone 5 min before totality begins, then upload the resulting video and photos https://science.nasa.gov/citizen-science/sunsketcher/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 My house is about half a mile from dead center of the totality path so we're hosting a field party complete with snacks, drinks and eclipse music. Even getting a couple of nice portable toilets with powered sinks delivered next Wednesday. According to the location website on my phone, we should be in total mode for 4 minutes and 4 seconds. Best part is, I get to stay home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 10 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: My house is about half a mile from dead center of the totality path so we're hosting a field party complete with snacks, drinks and eclipse music. Even getting a couple of nice portable toilets with powered sinks delivered next Wednesday. According to the location website on my phone, we should be in total mode for 4 minutes and 4 seconds. Best part is, I get to stay home. Hope the clouds stay away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 2 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Hope the clouds stay away! Right now, that's a real concern...rain too. It is what it is I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStoller Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 My daughter’s 21st birthday is on the eclipse day! So we’ll be in Muncie at Ball State w/ her, and my mom who also lives there. Really really really hoping for no clouds 🙏🤞. All of your plans sound very fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 We will be in the thick of the eclipse down here in Evansville. We will be camping this Friday and going to my daughters house for an eclipse party! I was actually thinking of renting out RV for this, but I can't bring myself to do it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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