[Eric Berger] Seeing this eclipse is probably the highest-reward, lowest-effort thing one can do in life : astronomy

[+] lvxferre@mander.xyz 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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[-] maculata@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago

Cool thanks! I still think it’s a broad brush of a statement that could be qualified a little.

[-] kif@lemmy.nz 5 points 2 years ago

I've got this one in my calendar already, and have organised preliminary accommodation!

[-] BossDj@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

The big difference is how close the sun is to solar maximum this year! The sun is at a point of peak electromagnetic activity, something that happens every 10 to 13 years, which is reflected in more chance of witnessing bursts of energy (flares and ejections) during the eclipse.

It in all likelihood will have passed by 2028.

[-] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

I drove eight hours or so to watch the one in 2017. No regrets.

[-] maculata@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

Which brings me back to my original critique of the title.

[-] Muscar@discuss.online 2 points 2 years ago

Just driving 8 hours for it isn't something the vast majority of the world can't do. You were lucky small percentage.

[-] Zitronensaft@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago

Me too, the clouds overhead parted just before totality and the corona was so dazzling and magnificent. I really hope there aren’t clouds in the way during this one.

[-] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

That's a very big qualifier. I wouldn't want to be trying to get flights and hotels in cities along the path.

[-] Mango@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I rented a Dodge Challenger to get into the path.

[-] maculata@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

All this strikes me as the opposite of ‘low effort’.

[-] Mango@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

It's not quite staying in and playing videogames, but it'll do.

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