The AstroGuy Podcast

The Great American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 - Part 2

Wayne Zuhl

In this episode we discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse, what you can expect to see along with some tips about having the best eclipse experience.  We also go over how to photograph the eclipse.  There’s tons of great info in the episode.  Enjoy it! 

If you haven’t watched part one of the Eclipse Special, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/SASAKY4ew78?si=Q-DuIuJxjvkxjceb

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Paper Frame Eclipse Glasses:

5 pack https://amzn.to/42t6CM9

10 Pack:

https://amzn.to/3uvpNZ4

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Coleman Camping Chair

https://amzn.to/48cGvu8

Time and Date Solar Projector

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html

Astronomy Magazine Article with plans for a solar projector

https://www.astronomy.com/observing/eclipse-viewing-made-simple/

Celestron Eclipse kit

https://amzn.to/492RFmq

Celestron 10x42 Solar Binoculars

https://amzn.to/42ylxF2

Cell phone filter

https://amzn.to/3OuI93b

Smart Telescopes with Solar capabilities

Dwarf II

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ZWO Seestar S50

https://www.highpointscientific.com/zwo-seestar-s50-all-in-one-smart-telescope?rfsn=7714880.bb6129

Coranado PST

https://bit.ly/3SNBWSG

Astromania 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece

https://amzn.to/49pXRVi

White Light Solar Filters for various telescopes

https://bit.ly/3ugZXIx

Kids activity book for April 8 eclipse

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Tripod for mounting phone

https://amzn.to/3HJnZPg

Celestron Telescope and camera filter:

https://amzn.to/3UZYXDx

Intervalometers: 

https://amzn.to/3UVMf8L

Shadow Band Video: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_bands

Outdoor Thermometer: 

https://amzn.to/49HeMDG

AstroBackyard Video: 

https://youtu.be/iptPHyOQytY?si=ltdrw7zjPjVr_j5O

Free Eclipse Map: 
http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_p