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I was in northeast Texas and got to experience the total solar eclipse it was awesome

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I can understand putting wheels on these units for transport, but if you were to lock the wheels, wouldn't that provide more energy to the propulsion of the projectile? RA

The shadow is really easy to understand if you looks from opposite (same as moon occluding sun during eclipse, it's same optical mechanics), blurriness comes from spherical shape of light source, if you cover 99% only tip of a sphere gonna visible which is less light then it would be uncovered 90% which would lit up surface more, you still being shaded by the objected but not fully, so you unside panumbra, same as moon covering the sun it becomes dimmer, ebcause you are already in moon shadow, just in panumbra, the full shading 100% (also in case of eclipse know as totality) is umbra. but if theres diffrent shape the panumbra behaves differently as when it crested, light delivery might not changes as much dending coverage and shadow becomes more sharp and blurry potion of shadow in not nonnegotiable surface is already too much lit, but because it crested it still sphirical in soem nagles and it still being blueiry. you probably would notice that if you try to put glasses on and shaded yourself with the stick and see the sun. One thing during eclipse is that you actually observing 2 optical phenomenons coordinating each other which is somethign very basic you see in daily life just happening in space scale level, you can still see the bright sun but you can also see shadow on horizon impeding your direction (you can see that on the wide angle videos) and when that shadow raches sun disc (you can see shadow covering atmospheric haze) you see totality and totality is causing shadow that also is when totality happens, is a loop and shows how those 2 phenomenons are intertwined and strongly related, specially when oyu think about partial eclispes, you are already in the shadow at that point, just in panaumbra, that si cause by fact that sun is covered which also casting the shadow you are already in.

It truly is amazing. People think its hype, but you have to be there. As it was, even with all the You Tube advice on photographing the eclipse, where they said "if this is your first time photographing an eclipse, don't get so wrapped up in your camera/settings that you miss the event" - well, I did! Not missing it entirely, but wish I could have taken in more of my surroundings, the sky above, and especially the 360 degree "sunset" one sees on the horizon. I did have a deer in the headlights moment, just looking at the black moon covering the sun, and watching what to me seemed like solar radiances shimmering beyond the moon's coverage. Then BOOM! The sun comes back and immediately, solar glasses are needed.

I saw a train in the background and I LOVE TRAINS SO MUCH!!!!!!!

This is a great video!! I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shed a tear when totality hit. My family (husband, myself, + 3 kids under 5) travelled from Utah to North Hatley, Quebec Canada to see this eclipse. My husband saw the eclipse in 2017 in Casper, WY and vowed to not let anything stop him from seeing this one. Thank you for sharing your video!!

Where were you guys watching the Solar Eclipse?

Edison pinholes @ 2:10 & 2:16 looked 3D to me😅

We had a great view in Erie: th-cam.com/video/wjlle_UurgY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a1zc5nqR6thi5QHb

Only saw a partial solar eclipse back in 2017 as I didn't drive to a totality location. This year, I took the 2 1/2 drive from Columbus to Cleveland and OMG... totality for 3min and 50sec was magnificent! Videos and photos don't do justice to how the naked eye sees it!

Drove from SE WI to Vincennes, IN. Clear skies and mid-70. It was unlike anything I have ever seen (including the ring of fire eclipse in Albuquerque last October). Words just cannot begin to explain how absolutely awe-inspiring it was. Like you said, it was the shortest 4 minutes of my life.

Thanks for sharing this, very cool 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

That was my first total solar eclipse. It was wonderful💖😻 and said "Thank you God🙏✝!" when I saw it. I seen two partial solar eclipses. I saw the one in 2017, but Ohio wasn't in the path of totality. I'm so glad the part of Ohio I was in got to see it. The pictures and videos don't do it much justice.

It's been two weeks since I saw the eclipse in Burlington VT and I have watched over 100 videos. Every single time I get choked up, and even develop a tear. There are no words to describe the feeling. The best way I could describe the difference between seeing it on TH-cam or in photographs versus experiencing it, is akin to comparing a picture of a rollercoaster and actually experiencing it. But even that's not good enough. Thank you for sharing your video.

I was in Jay Vermont for the eclipse and it was my second total. I’ve seen 3 or 4 partials and while partials are really cool, there’s no comparison, total eclipses are simply so dramatic when they happen. I encourage all people to go and see one. I’m going to Morocco in 27 for one and can’t wait

West central Indiana. Utterly spectacular. Bucket list s#it!

That's about the same cloud coverage I experienced in Plattsburgh, NY for totality. Just enough of those high level clouds to prevent seeing the corona, but still able to see the disc get covered. My video is on my channel if you're interested.

glad you finally got to experience totality! where were you observing from?

My third one. I saw my first when I was 7. I saw my second 7 years ago at 52 and this one at 59. No matter how much I want to take photos or do some kind of experiment, I inevitably get caught up in the event and forget about everything else.

Where was this video taken at? I was in Antler's OK and saw it there. Nearly all in Antlers, pop 2,100 was out to see it, I could hear their collective shouts in the distance. I've seen three total eclipses, the first out in the Atlantic Ocean on a ship with scientists on June 30th, 1973. The next Aug 21, 2017 at Alcova Wyoming, and last at Antlers, OK April 8th, 2024. In all my total eclipse experiences my reaction was WOW! And my thoughts, of which I could not utter: the eye of God. Each time was like being pushed into a state of unreality. A surreal experience. The first thirty seconds burned into one's memory.

What an experience! I flew to Ohio to view totality and I was as stunned as you were! It is such a humbling experience. You got some great shots as well and that last few seconds of the video where the sun loses totality, fantastic!

I really like all the effort you put in. Paid off in a great way! Drove hours to see it and it was definitely worth it. Was this recorded in Ohio?

Same things I said, then I audibly gasped at the outgoing diamond ring explosion of sunlight at C3.

I love how your only possible reaction is to swear. I must say when I saw it, I also exclaimed “holy sh**!” 😂

Pretty cool how they sprayed a bunch of chemtrails everywhere before the eclipse to make the skies all hazy

I was in northern Vermont for this, my first, total eclipse and I can’t agree more with your sentiments. I was, and am still 2 weeks later, blown away by the experience. Totality is a completely different animal from 99% coverage. I couldn’t believe how quickly that last 1% changed everything. I felt like I had instantly been transported to some other planet and was looking at our sun in a way I had never seen it in all of my 66 years on this earth.

Excellent footage. This being the second total eclipse, I can also attest and confirm the last .001% truly makes all the difference. Totality is beautiful. Also curious where you filmed this. We were in Ohio. Based on no tree foliage, you probably weren’t far away or maybe towards Vermont.

In almost very reaction video I've seen online, including mine the first words out of the mouths of people is Holy Shit!!! You are not alone.

Thank you for sharing your experience! Super exciting huh?? I've now seen two total eclipses and certainly want to chase more in other countries.

Looks like you were north of me near center of totality. I went over to Mansfield from Lake Milton, the clouds were too much to take a chance they'd be clear two hours later. This is my second Totality first was in 2017 down in Tennessee. It is an amazing and weird experience. Suddenly theres this giant dark ball in front of the sun and it looks huge, almost like a full moon coming up from the east horizon after sunset. Its easy to see why our ancestors saw this as the end of the world, since the knowledge of space and what was going on was very limited until recent centuries.

Sweet!

Great stuff! I love all the gear and preparation to capture various aspects of the event, but still giving yourself the opportunity to soak it in!

Great stuff, man! May I ask if the timer took away from the experience at all, made it too regimented or strict or anything? I was worried about that when I was considering using a timer myself.

I used the same app :)

What surprised me, was how big it was compared to how videos showed it

Nice! Is that an app that tells you when to put on your glasses?

This (your video) is exactly what my mind thought I should plan on doing. Buy a GoPro, find my tripods from storage, set up a third camera to capture my reaction. Alas, the day arrived too quickly, I only had time to drive out to the center of the path of totality (about an hour away) and chat with a couple who had flown in from Florida. But yes, my second total eclipse, and I still find it absolutely unbelievable.

Photos and video of this event are amazing, but there is absolutely no substitution for firsthand observation. If you missed this one and can experience another totality, I highly, highly recommend it. You will not regret it!

Nicely done.

Good video of the experience.

I’m super impressed how prepared you were! Guessing you won’t wait for your next eclipse to come to you.

Awesome video!! I can only imagine how cool it is in person.

Hola, excelente, el motor que sostiene a la cuchilla está energizado como para girar hacia la dirección de corte? Si es asi, podrias explicar como es su conexión con la placa por favor? Muchas gracias.

This is gorgeous. I need to keep rewatching the video to catch all the nifty tricks, or just for pleasure. Bloody marvelous.

Excellent Work Brian. Thank you I learned a about trubuchet.

you never showed it wind. That's what I came for. I'm using a ball tilt switch on mine in place of the mercury switch. So I'm trolling the videos of Mantis to see them wind. I like your project. It came out nice. Just not a CNC fan. I'm old school, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press, dremel for this guy. Thanks for a nice video.

Here's a really nice shot out of my 10 footer, setting a new state record, with 2 pounders. Timing is very close. Great energy transfer. th-cam.com/video/U4ZjDxf5zZc/w-d-xo.html

Interesting video.

Hey Brian, for a school project in engineering we are building a trebuchet and competing against our classmates. Our group was really interested in yours, and we were wondering if you had blueprints/plans that we could look at of your final project.