I don't know the width of totality but I read that it lasts a few seconds longer if you are off to the side a bit.
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2017, at 7:59 AM, Matt <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have been wandering. What would be the difference between if you > are 20 miles from the dead center of the path vs 2 miles from dead > center? I know the duration will be slightly different but will it be > any more appealing in any other way? > > >> On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 10:41 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> If you are fortunate enough to be able to see the eclipse on the 21st, low >> cost optical filters can be made out of a double layer of aluminized Mylar >> space blankets. >> >> $1.99, cut up many strips and you have your viewing glasses and dozens to >> give away. >> >> And of course you don’t need any eye protection during totality.
