tiger roach
Urban Bovine Knievel
So yeah the path of totality for this one cuts right across the good 'ol USA, no international travel required. Anyone with an interest in astronomy needs to make an effort to see it, end of story. And this is a spectacle that will also wow non-astronomy buffs. So bring the kids.
The tricky part though, and the reason we should be thinking about it two years in advance, is that eclipse viewing has been getting more and more popular in recent years, and people will be flocking here from all over the world to see it. So if you wait until 2017 to plan you are going to find all the lodging and campsites along the path of totality booked up early.
I had been thinking about just striking out on my own for this one, but I changed my mind and booked a tour with the group I have seen two other eclipses with. That way I don't have to stress about finding a good viewing spot, as well as the question of where to camp or stay. Eclipse tours are expensive though, even domestic ones.
Some of you may already be all over this. If not, here are some links to get you started:
https://www.eclipse-chasers.com/php/tseCalculator.php
http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html
https://www.travelquesttours.com/all-tours/
The tricky part though, and the reason we should be thinking about it two years in advance, is that eclipse viewing has been getting more and more popular in recent years, and people will be flocking here from all over the world to see it. So if you wait until 2017 to plan you are going to find all the lodging and campsites along the path of totality booked up early.
I had been thinking about just striking out on my own for this one, but I changed my mind and booked a tour with the group I have seen two other eclipses with. That way I don't have to stress about finding a good viewing spot, as well as the question of where to camp or stay. Eclipse tours are expensive though, even domestic ones.
Some of you may already be all over this. If not, here are some links to get you started:
https://www.eclipse-chasers.com/php/tseCalculator.php
http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html
https://www.travelquesttours.com/all-tours/