Solar Eclipse in Toccoa, Georgia - eclipse glasses not required

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Solar Eclipse in Toccoa, Georgia - eclipse glasses not required

The Basics:

Event Type:

Explorer

Event Location:

Toccoa, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 21 2017 12:00 pm >> Mon, Aug 21 2017 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 17 2017 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 21 2017 8:00 am

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy (Exploratory)

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Ron Walker

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The purpose of this event will be to offer Atlanta Outdoor Club members a shared group expedition to experience the "Great American Solar Eclipse."

If the weather cooperates our preferred viewing destination will be Toccoa, GA. Toccoa is in the path of totality.

Park anywhere you can and meet the AOC group in the first citizens bank parking lot near the theater.

Note: We will check the forecast on Sunday and confirm the Toccoa location by email. If necesary, we could drive to another location.

Toccoa Georgia Eclipse Times:

1:07 pm - Partial Eclipse begins

2:36 pm - Total Eclipse for exactly 2 minutes

4:02 pm - Partial Eclipse ends

From the city of Toccoa:

The Totally Toccoa street party will take place in Downtown Toccoa from 12 pm - 3 pm in the First Citizens parking lot across from the Ritz Theatre.

We will have food and music.

We will also be live-streaming the NASA presentation inside the Historic Ritz Theatre.

APPARATUS for SAFELY VIEWING the ECLIPSE:

It's absolutely safe to view the eclipse with the naked eye during its few minutes of totality, but it's necessary to use special safety gear for staring at the sun during the partial phases; i.e, the same eye-safety guidelines as for viewing the sun on any normal day.

If you already have your own "Eclipse Glasses" (or filtered Binoculars, etc.) bring them - otherwise we can share. You do not need to bring eclipse glasses.

We can pass around and share eclipse glasses during the long 1.5 hour partial phase. I will bring a pair of glasses.

You can look at the sun without glasses during the 2 minute totality (Total blockage).

IF the moon does not get stuck in front of the sun, there will be another 1.5 hour partial eclipse after the totality.

Thanks to Charlie Cottingham for portions of this posting, please see his AOC eclipse trip for more info on the eclipse.

https://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com/event/details.asp?eventid=10991

Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable lightweight clothing & shoes.

Regular sunglasses.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

If you already have your own "Eclipse Glasses" (or filtered Binoculars, etc.) bring them - otherwise we can share. You do not need to bring eclipse glasses.

We can pass around and share glasses during the long 1.5 hour partial phase.

You can look at the sun without glasses during the 2 minute totality.

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

LOCATION for ECLIPSE VIEWING:

HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE

1139 Doyle Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

Lat/Lon Coordinates to enter as alternate GPS destination address: 34.579451, -83.332858

Choose the best route based on traffic conditions, Toccoa is accessible from I-985 and I-85.

Park anywhere you can and meet the AOC group in the first citizens bank parking lot near the theater.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.