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08-05-2016, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Valencia, CA
Posts: 97
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Saw a night shuttle launch (STS-82) in 1997 - I was still working on the program then in California. One of my most cherished memories! Was ready for everything EXCEPT the sky turning blue as Discovery cleared the tower, riding on engines I had helped to build...
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Tow vehicle: 2016 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman CC 4x4 3.0 diesel.
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08-05-2016, 01:21 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 893
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Seeing launches
For those who wish to see launches, there are two scheduled in Vandenberg in September, a noon launch of a Delta on the 15th, and a 9 PM launch of a Falcon 9 on the 19th. And some time to be around Santa Barbara between, if that works out. These are all "NET" dates, which means "not earlier than" and they are prone to reschedule and scrub.
For ULA launches at Vandenberg, use the public viewing area at 34º 46.331’ N, 120º 31.901’ W, park on Corral Road and walk to the bleachers. The guy in air force ACUs is friendly, public is invited.
For Falcon 9, go here. The road will be blocked immediately after that point.
For Canaveral launches, park at the side of the A1A causeway to Port Canaveral, or the 401 going to the gate of the base at Port Canaveral.
You can follow the schedules of all major rockets here. When you are close to a launch time, subscribe to @spaceflightnow on twitter, and then hook that to your phone SMS via these instructions. That will give you real-time information when the launch happens, or if there's a scrub.
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10-12-2016, 09:44 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Great Plains
Posts: 8
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This is on my radar for sure!
From what I understand, the 'epicenter' of the eclipse is near Beatrice, Nebraska. There are a couple of campgrounds in that area, none that I've been to though. I've read some local news articles about the 2017 eclipse, & it seems that they are noticing an uptick in hotel reservations around that date. I bet campgrounds will be filling up also. I haven't made any reservation myself yet, but I thank you for reminding me to get on it!
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10-13-2016, 01:32 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,891
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We are looking to see the eclipse in South Carolina, and make a Myrtle Beach vacation out of the trip. Not sure if we are gonna take the TrailManor though. The fuel bill isn't really offset by the cost of a campsite vs hotel.
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10-13-2016, 03:48 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Jo-juh
Posts: 420
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Reservations made
We just booked reservations in Dillard, GA at River Vista RV Park if the map is correct I won't have to move.
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'20 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 L 4WD (Herschel)
'22 Keystone Cougar 32BHS 5er (Mellencamper)
'01 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3 L PSD 4WD (Rudolph) (Sold)
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11-03-2016, 06:17 AM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 123
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We just made reservations to Indian Cave State Park in Nebraska. That gives us options - stay put, or tavel to Saint Joseph, Mo, an hour away, where they will have a very big thing at the airport, with educational aids, etc., or we can travel west.
It's important to plan mobility when planning to see an eclipse. If the weather looks like it will turn bad, its important to be able to pull up stakes and move a few hundred miles to get a clear view.
Also bear in mind that different places have different clouds. Nebraska statistically speaking has some of the lowest odds of clouds in late August, thought there's HUGE variance in these numbers. Mobility is important!
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2720SL The "Inator"
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11-03-2016, 10:00 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Somerset, OH
Posts: 1,868
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Attached is the map of the eclipse path via NASA. I'm reading the best place is between Nashville and St Louis. Being east of the Miss......ppi it's a crap shot on the weather, but that is normally a dryer time of the summer?
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogl...21Tgoogle.html
We are going to try and camp in the path.
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Current camper: Motor Home
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11-03-2016, 03:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
Posts: 10,179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tentcamper
Attached is the map of the eclipse path via NASA. I'm reading the best place is between Nashville and St Louis.
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For some travelers, it may be worth noting that although there is a "best place" (meaning longest eclipse duration), the actual duration isn't much different in other locations. For example, the greatest duration appears to be 2:40 just south of St. Louis, Mo. But the duration is 2:34 as the eclipse passes over the Atlantic coastline near Charleston, SC, and about the same in central Nebraska. While I hope to see the eclipse, I'm not willing to drive 800 miles for an extra 6 seconds. As Mr Funnypuns notes, last-minute mobility will be a lot more important, I think.
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11-03-2016, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 239
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Originally Posted by Mr_funnypuns
We just made reservations to Indian Cave State Park in Nebraska. That gives us options - stay put, or tavel to Saint Joseph, Mo, an hour away, where they will have a very big thing at the airport, with educational aids, etc., or we can travel west.
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Kewl! I reserved site #55 and will be there from Aug 18 through the 22nd. It will be great to meet another forum member while we're there. If you've never been to Indian Cave State Park, it is really nice (though, autumn is when it's at it's peak).
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11-04-2016, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 239
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I just received notice in an email that the Missouri NRD is opening up a reservation window form Nov 4 - Nov 25th for the 2017 Solar Eclipse -- normally, you can only reserve 6 months in advance.
From the email:
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On Aug, 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be viewable throughout Missouri. In response to public interest, Missouri State Parks is allowing visitors to make plans to observe this major astronomical event in a state park. From Nov. 4-Nov. 25, guests will be able to make camping reservations for the weekend of the eclipse.
Camping reservations are typically available six months before the first night of a stay. This special reservation window will allow guests to begin planning their visits now.
Of the 42 state parks and historic sites that will be within the path of the total eclipse, 19 parks offer camping. These parks are Big Lake State Park, Lewis and Clark State Park, Weston Bend State Park, Watkins Mill State Park and State Historic Site, Wallace State Park, Knob Noster State Park, Van Meter State Park, Finger Lakes State Park, Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Graham Cave State Park, Robertsville State Park, Meramec State Park, Onondaga State Park, St. Joe State Park, Hawn State Park, St. Francois State Park, Washington State Park, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial, and Trail of Tears State Park. Reservations for this event require a three-night stay from Aug. 18 through Aug. 21.
To make reservations, visit mostateparks.com or call 877-ICampMo (877-422-6766)
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT, seven days a week.
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TM: 2005 2720SL -- lift kit, 15" Maxxis, LEDs, Husky ejack, GenPro soft start, 2300W gen, "H-Bridge", 1.44 cf Edgestar frig/freezer, 2xGC2, 1KW Inverter w/auto xfer switch, Trimetric Batt Monitor, 300W Solar (1 glass & 2 flex panels), EP Solar MPPT, Thetford Curve
TV: 2021 F-150 PowerBoost XLT Hybrid -- 7.2 kW Onboard Generator Option
Previous TV: 2012 Traverse -- "Stockton" 24V Boost Device
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