#EclipseViewing

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Don't Miss the Once-In-A-Lifetime Solar Eclipse 2024 in Beaches and Rosedale-Yorkville!

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Excitement is brewing across America for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This rare event will sweep across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, casting a mesmerizing shadow on the land. But here's the catch: not everyone in the US will get the full show.

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The celestial spectacle of a total solar eclipse is on the horizon, and travelers are flocking to witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon. Choice Hotels International, a leading hospitality giant, reported a staggering 800% increase in hotel bookings for properties situated within the path of totality on April 8th. This surge in interest highlights the captivating power of natural wonders and the increasing popularity of eclipse tourism. A Nationwide Phenomenon: The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse The upcoming total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow band stretching from Texas to Maine, offering skywatchers across the United States a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. According to a recent State of the American Traveler report, over 20% of American travelers are considering a trip to witness this celestial event. This total eclipse holds immense significance for astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike. During totality, the moon completely engulfs the sun, creating a breathtaking celestial display. This fleeting moment of darkness is often accompanied by a stunning corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, visible only during a total eclipse. Choice Hotels: Your Gateway to Witnessing the Eclipse Choice Hotels International, recognized for its diverse portfolio of hotel brands, is a top choice for eclipse chasers. With over 400 hotels situated within the path of totality, Choice offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit every traveler's needs and budget. Extensive Brand Portfolio: Choice Hotels boasts an impressive collection of 22 hotel brands, including Sleep Inn, Comfort, Clarion, Cambria Hotels, and Ascend Hotel Collection. This diverse portfolio ensures guests can find the perfect balance of comfort, amenities, and location for their eclipse-viewing experience. Exclusive Spring Offer: In addition to a wide range of hotels, Choice Hotels is offering an enticing spring promotion throughout April. Guests booking directly through ChoiceHotels.com can enjoy the "Stay Twice, Get One Night Free" deal with the Choice Privileges loyalty program. This offer allows travelers to maximize their travel budget while exploring the wonders of the total solar eclipse. Noha Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer for Choice Hotels, emphasizes the company's commitment to providing exceptional experiences for all types of travelers: "Choice has the perfect hotel at the right price and in the right location for any event travelers want to experience, including this year's total solar eclipse, all bookable on ChoiceHotels.com." Prime Locations for Witnessing Totality For travelers seeking an optimal eclipse-viewing experience, Choice Hotels offers several properties strategically located within the path of totality. These hotels typically feature rooftop areas, outdoor spaces, or sundecks, providing unobstructed views of the celestial spectacle. Key Locations: Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown Near the Domain (Austin, Texas) Cambria Hotel Columbus – Polaris (Columbus, Ohio) Cambria Hotel Plano Frisco (Plano, Texas) Clarion Inn & Suites Russellville I-40 (Russellville, Arkansas) Comfort Inn Anderson South (Anderson, Indiana) Sleep Inn & Suites (Columbus, Indiana) Sleep Inn & Suites (Galion, Ohio) The Lux Hotel & Conference Center, Ascend Hotel Collection (Waterloo, New York) The Path of Totality: A Cross-Country Journey The upcoming total solar eclipse will traverse a significant portion of the United States, offering a unique astronomical experience for residents across the country. According to NASA, the path will begin in Mexico, enter the US via Texas, and travel through several states: Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Illinois Kentucky Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Vermont New Hampshire Maine Sections of Tennessee and Michigan will also experience the total solar eclipse. The celestial event will then make its way into Canada, traversing Southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton, and Newfoundland before exiting North America. Choice Hotels: A Perfect Fit for Nature Enthusiasts Beyond the upcoming eclipse, Choice Hotels caters to a wide range of travel styles, particularly for nature enthusiasts and stargazers. Here's why Choice Hotels is a compelling choice for travelers seeking an outdoor adventure: Proximity to Nature: Approximately 30% of Choice Hotels are located near popular destinations, including beaches and national parks. This convenient positioning allows travelers to seamlessly combine their eclipse-viewing experience with outdoor exploration. Accessibility: Understanding the importance of accessibility for road trips and exploring natural wonders, Choice Hotels boasts a strategic distribution network. An impressive 76% of their properties are situated within one mile of a highway entrance, making them easily accessible for travelers on the go. Choice Privileges: Enhancing Your Stay Choice Privileges, the loyalty program offered by Choice Hotels, provides valuable benefits to frequent guests. Here's how Choice Privileges can elevate your eclipse-chasing adventure: Earn Points: By staying at any of the over 7,000 Choice-branded hotels worldwide, members can accumulate points. These points can be redeemed for future stays, free nights, and other exciting rewards. Enhanced Earning with Co-Branded Cards: Choice Privileges offers two co-branded credit cards that allow members to earn points on everyday purchases beyond hotel stays. These points can be used towards travel expenses, including gas, groceries, and home goods, making travel more affordable. Diverse Brand Portfolio: Choice Privileges encompasses a diverse range of hotel brands catering to various preferences. From upscale Radisson Blu and Cambria Hotels to midscale Sleep Inn and Comfort hotels, members can choose a brand that aligns perfectly with their travel style and budget. Frequently Asked Questions: 1. When and where will the total solar eclipse occur? The total solar eclipse will take place on April 8th, 2024. The path of totality will stretch across the United States, from Texas to Maine, with parts of Tennessee and Michigan also experiencing the phenomenon. 2. What are some of the benefits of booking a Choice Hotel for the eclipse? Choice Hotels offers a wide range of properties within the path of totality, catering to various needs and budgets. Additionally, their "Stay Twice, Get One Night Free" Spring promotion allows for cost-effective travel. 3. What hotel amenities are ideal for viewing the eclipse? Hotels with rooftop areas, outdoor spaces, or sundecks provide unobstructed views of the celestial display. Several Choice Hotels within the path of totality boast these features. 4. How can I learn more about Choice Hotels and the eclipse? Visit ChoiceHotels.com to explore available hotels within the path of totality, learn more about the "Stay Twice, Get One Night Free" promotion, and discover other Choice Hotels benefits. 5. What are some safety precautions to take while viewing the eclipse? Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes. Special eclipse glasses with appropriate solar filters are essential for safe viewing.

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Yesterday's #eclipseviewing realness. How chic is my one of a kind cereal box viewer? 😂 (My favorite part of this #ootd is the Earth print leggings complete with what looks like an eclipse path illustrated on them. 🌎) #GreatAmericanEclipse #fblogger #diyonabudget #cerealboxchic #chicagogram (at Chicago, Illinois)

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Our super fancy #eclipseviewer because we're geniuses. #watchtheskyforme #duval #904 #family #diy #eclipse2017 #solareclipse2017 #jacksonville #florida #igersjax #igerscolumbus (at Jacksonville, Florida)

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The moments just before #totality (1:44 in #Ballwin!) were...#exciting. . #americaneclipse #eclipseusa #eclipse #eclipseviewing #eclipseglassses #ballwinmissouri #minutesfromhome #waltandandrandy #allkiddingaside it was #coolandmoving #whataday (at Vlasis Park)

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Amazon warns some eclipse-viewing glasses are fake; legit glasses hard to find

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Millions of people have purchased special glasses to safely watch the solar eclipse that’s coming up August 21, but over the weekend Amazon notified some customers that the glasses they bought may not be safe.

Hucksters out there who are making counterfeits claiming they are real, but aren’t.

RELATED: VIDEO: Make a safe solar eclipse viewer using a cereal box

And trying to find real, certified glasses is becoming harder and harder because businesses that specialize in them are selling out.

People who want to view the eclipse are wary of fakes.

“I want to make sure I get the right glasses so I don’t cause harm to myself or my family,” says Christopher Jones who wants to watch eclipse safely.

RELATED: Full coverage of the Great Carolina Eclipse

American Paper Optics is making real and certified eclipse viewing glasses, but even they are falling victim to the scammers.

“One of our suppliers has a notice on their website, showing their glasses and a counterfeit one with their name on it,” says Sean O’Neal, the owner Science Safari in Cary which has been doing a booming business in eclipse glasses sales.

The warning on American Paper Optics website shows how to determine if the glasses you bought are counterfeits or the real thing.

The differences are subtle but important, like the shape of the eye piece and the hook that goes around the ear. Here is a link so you can study the differences for yourself.

“With real eclipse glasses you won’t be able to see anything until you look at the sun,’’ explains Allison Knox of Kelly Eye Care Center.

As the day of the eclipse draws closer, trying to find certified viewing glasses is getting more and more difficult.

The phone at Cary’s Science Safari is ringing off the hook with people looking for eclipse glasses, but O’Neal says he can’t get any more right now and is only fulfilling pre-pair orders.

“I’m trying to get up with my supplier to get more, but my 4,000 that came in this week are completely allotted,” says O’Neal.

Brandi Hudleston has her own glasses, but came into Science Safari looking to buy a few pairs for a friend. She says she’s surprised the viewing glasses are sold out.

“I was a little shocked at how everybody is losing it over trying to find them,” she said.

Even online-retailer Amazon may have unknowingly sold counterfeit glasses. The company sent letters out to customers saying not to use certain glasses it sold because it can’t verify that they are certified.

NASA has an approved list of manufacturers who are making certified glasses with the code ISO 12312-2. That’s the international safety standard.

If you can’t get viewing glasses that you know are certified you can use an indirect way of watching. It’s called a pinhole camera. Here is a link on how to make one.

Email CBS North Carolina’s Steve Sbraccia if you have a consumer issue.

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🔨#hammer & #nailart projecting the solar eclipse with our pasta strainer! 🌞 #eclipse #vexrobotics #solareclipse #solareclipse2017 #eclipse2017 #eclipseprojection #nasa #sun #space #seive #pasta #strainer #eclipseviewer #pastafarian #churchoftheflyingspaghettimonster

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If you live in the USA, you'll have the opportunity to see a solar eclipse tomorrow (August 21) between 10am and 3pm depending on where you are. You should never directly look at an eclipse or else it'll cause damage to your eyes. Instead, you can make an easy viewer using a cardboard box. It's fascinating to see the clouds an the sun through it. You can make this in 5 minutes - Instructions are here: http://tinyurl.com/eclipseviewer | #djiphantom4 #djiglobal #uav #gopro #3drobotics #djiinspire1 #quadcopter #miniquad #djiphantom3 #robotics #robot #aerialphotography #fpv #drones #hexacopter #octocopter #djiphantom #arduino #hobbyking #drone #multirotor #dronephotography #rcplane #spacex #sparkfun #adafruit #nasa #raspberrypi #mavicpro #solareclipse (at NASA's Johnson Space Center)

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Solar Eclipse Glasses : the definitive SAFE list

It’s a confusing time for Eclipse Watchers in the United States as Amazon recalls hundreds (if not thousands) of Eclipse Glasses this week. This happened just before the Total Solar Eclipse of August, 2017. This Total Solar Eclipse is a rare event because of its position – massive coverage of the sun in a path that spans the United States for over 90 minutes in one go. That doesn’t often happen over such a well-populated area of land.

Amazon’s Email Recall

This week, just before this scientifically significant event, Amazon sent out warnings to users who’d recently purchased “Eclipse Glasses” of several sorts. These glasses seem to have been “recalled” by Amazon regardless of their standing with the proper safety regulations, including the “ISO standard” mentioned in Amazon’s note.

“Safety is among our highest priorities,” said the Amazon email sent out this week. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have proactively reached out to customers and provided refunds for eclipse glasses that may not comply with industry standards. We want customers to buy with confidence anytime they make a purchase on Amazon.com and eclipse glasses sold on Amazon.com are required to comply with the relevant ISO standard.”

At this time it’s not clear what Amazon’s actual standards for recall were – other than the mention of ISO standards. We recommend you view the full American Astronomical Society listing of Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters and Viewers – that’s also listed below for brands, while this AAS link provides vendors and retail chains. 

 The Library has Glasses

Before we go anywhere with listing glasses, here we’ve got to point you toward a library for free Eclipse Viewing Events. It’s fun to view outer space from the comfort of one’s own home, but give the library a try if you want to rub shoulders with other enthusiasts in your area. This is especially relevant if you have kids!For a full list of Libraries in the United States hosting Eclipse Events, have a peek at this Library viewing event map. These events will have proper viewing equipment (including glasses) for the public! This is the EASIEST way to be sure you’re getting what you need to view this event right!

The Safe List

For those users who’ve already purchased a pair of Eclipse Viewing Glasses – or anything of that nature – we’ve got a list. This list comes from the American Astronomical Society – of the National Science Foundation. That’s as official as it gets, trusted by our good pals at NASA, too.

The list shows all trusted brands in the United States (and a couple outside the USA, with stars by their names). These brands are Reputable Solar Viewer Brands, and as the AAS suggests: “The following telescope and solar-filter companies manufacture and/or sell eclipse glasses (sometimes called eclipse shades) and/or handheld solar viewers that have been verified by an accredited testing laboratory to meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for such products.”

Reputable Solar Viewer Brands • American Paper Optics (Eclipser) / EclipseGlasses.com / 3dglassesonline.com • APM Telescopes (Sunfilter Glasses)* • Baader Planetarium (AstroSolar Silver/Gold Film)* [see note] • Celestron (EclipSmart Glasses & Viewers) • DayStar (Solar Glasses) • Explore Scientific (Solar Eclipse Sun Catcher Glasses) • Halo Solar Eclipse Spectacles • Lunt Solar Systems (SUNsafe SUNglasses) [including kid-size] • Meade Instruments (EclipseView Glasses & Viewers) • Rainbow Symphony (Eclipse Shades) • Seymour Solar (Helios Glasses) • Solar Eclipse International / Cangnan County Qiwei Craft Co.* (plastic glasses only) • Thousand Oaks Optical (Silver-Black Polymer & SolarLite) • TSE 17 / 110th.de (Solar Filter Foil)*

Let us know if you find any other brands you believe should be on the list but aren’t! And remember – the filters should be used before and after the Total Eclipse. Only when the sun is COMPLETELY COVERED should you consider taking your viewing glasses off! Once you’re there, let us know how you’re celebrating the event!

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Meade Eclipseview Binocular and Solareclipse paper glass by total solar eclipse official site.

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Viewing the #eclipse2017 with Boo, then ☁️'s came in so I read the comics on the box 👻🍇💙 #booberry #cereal #eclipse #eclipseviewer #box #mademyown #artsandcraftstime #everydayishalloween #100daysofhalloween #halloween #halloweenie #halloween365 #halloweening #halloweenspirit #halloween2017 #halloweenfun #halloweencereal #ilovehalloween #halloweenislife (at Briarwood Mall)

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Found some #eclipse #glasses ~ just in time for the #solareclipse today. 🌘😜🌒 The 2nd pic is my cousin's #eclipseviewer. So very #modern. Hope you all enjoyed the view without #blinding yourselves. 😘