I made a video about the exact same topic. It appears we have different information. The Chinese started to document eclipses and tried to predict them as early as 2500 BC.
+Mr. Beat Yes, as far as I know that's right. My understanding is that our knowledge of that documentation comes from secondary sources - people writing about earlier sightings/predictions. But we have the actual primary source for the eclipse I mentioned - we still have the tortoise shell. That's why I said "earliest surviving record" though I realize that language could be misinterpreted. I'm sure people were recording eclipses in some way for a long time before we know about it - this was just one place to start with a cool artifact attached to it.
The fact that y'all don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers at least is a tragedy. I really appreciate all the work you do on these videos, and I hope they keep coming for years to come!
The totality of the eclipse is passing over my home town! Everyone's preparing for a disaster situation, because the number of people predicted to come have never been in the town at one time ever. :D
I'm sorry, but anything less than 100% is nothing! Seeing the light darken a bit was fun, but I couldn't believe how indescribably beautiful totality was. See if you can find a video of it online!
For the people asking why your retina can burn during an eclipse...Think about what happens when you are in a dark room- your pupils expand to compensate for that lack of light. That's why it's okay to take the glasses off DURING totality (not before or after). So you've got big expanded pupils as the sun in losing light exposing your eye to sunburn. The moon begins to move exposing your pupils with your doe eyed stare letting in light to the retina.
This was great. I have one question that I never see addressed anywhere. I get the warning that you need eye protection to avoid burning your retina.Why is this so??? It seems one would have a more chances to burn their eyes all year long when the sun is largely exposed. So if during an eclipse when the sun is mostly blocked, why is it problematic then? Is it because we spend more time watching than otherwise?I don't get it. Please explain.
I think most people naturally shy away from looking directly at the sun most of the time - it hurts, it feels uncomfortable - we just don't do it. And if we do, it's for just an instant. During an eclipse though, people overcome this instinct and stare at the sun for seconds on end. The longer the exposure, the more damage.
Another point is that when it's dark, your eyes dilate (the black part) opens up a lot wider to allow as much light in as possible (so you can see better). This combined with the fact that you're looking at the sun for a long period of time (especially when the sun starts showing after the eclipses has finished) makes it damaging.
Thanks - it's a pretty small shop here. Just Adam Cole (host/illustrator/animator) and Ryan Kellman (producer/videographer). We both worked on the sound for this one.
Unfortunately we don't know exactly how Halley pronounced his last name, but it probably wasn't HAY-ley. That pronunciation started up thanks to a band called Bill Haley and the Comets. Britons say Halley, and I figure they know best.
I managed to see the eclipse in totality on the Kentucky/Tennessee border. I live in Indianapolis and we had a ninety percent totality but I wouldn't settle for anything less than a total eclipse so I took the three hours to drive there and back. It was such an amazing moment for me I actually started crying. It's a shame I won't be able to see it again for a couple decades, but I look forward to it
On a serious note, can anyone describe what, just before and after totality, causes: *a)* "Solar snakes"/shadow bands, and *b)* Crescent light patterns though small openings (for instance, when little bits of sunlight shine through the tiny openings between leaves in the trees, creating several crescent-shaped light patterns on the ground, or a nearby building? I actually find these phenomena even more fascinating than the eclipse, itself! ...then again, being in Chicago, I've never been in the "path of totality" before, in my nearly 42 years of life (though, had I stayed in southern NC, for a few more years, I would have been driving distance from the 2017 "path of totality." Here in Chicago , the skies were so darn cloudy, I barely noticed the partial eclipse, aside from a very slight drop in temperature, but that's about it. Fortunately I was 16 when we had a partial eclipse, and the skies were clear, so I actually got to witness the crescent light patterns, which *totally blew my mind!* Out teachers let us all go outside (plus some people were on lunch period already, anyway...we had 3 lunch periods, as it was a HUGE school!). If anyone knows what causes these phenomena, I would be very interested to hear! Thanks.
In one of his expeditions, the ships of Columbus were marooned somewhere in the Caribbean Sea. The stranded Spaniard sailors were short of food, and the Natives were in no mood to offer any. But Columbus had some records predicting a Sun eclipse to occur soon. He told to the Natives that is they are not willing to provide food, he has no choice but to eat the Sun. To make it short, this deception was successful.
+Mira .Severson safe for you? Yes! Safe for your camera? Probably, though there is a small chance the sensor could be damaged. A high quality viewing experience? No.
1:59 the voice over, did you mean 18th century instead of 17th century? You show a graphic reading 1715 and then referred to the 17th century, 1715 is the 18th century. Excellent video good content, thanks for sharing.
I can see how that's confusing. The stage is set in the 17th century - it was in the 1600's that Newton did his major work and published books on gravity. But the critical eclipse that is featured in this story comes later, in 1715 (as you say, the 18th century). Thus "by the 17th century" when the story begins clashes with the time of the story's climax.
Today was the *2* year anniversary of when this video was uploaded. 🤓 EDIT- 11:13 P.M.: *finishes video 6 minutes later* I never realized how important that eclipses were to science.
Yes; bits will temporarily get darker than they normally would. Don't worry. It's a freaky thing to experience (especially if you're along the path of totality!) but it's not an omen or anything. It's no different from those moments in the rain when the bus's independent wipers temporarily synch up. :)
“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord,” - Joel 2:31. Description of Total Solar Eclipse and Total Lunar Eclipse.
In 1999 ring it is distinct diamond ring sharp clean edges, no Fuzzy edges like I've seen in all the pictures, on the Internet something doesn't look right, now can't my finger on what it is, everything is fuzzy edging, I think
Yay fun! But I hate it when a planet pulls on my... nevermind. So how about going over the equations that are used to determine when an eclipse will occur?
Beautiful explanation - thanks for posting.
Your videos have such a nice aesthetic, and are really interesting and informative. Thanks for all of the work you put into making these.
That lady at the end needs to get herself some glasses. She'll go blind!
Its safe to view during totality, no biggie
ya I agree
I made a video about the exact same topic. It appears we have different information. The Chinese started to document eclipses and tried to predict them as early as 2500 BC.
+Mr. Beat Yes, as far as I know that's right. My understanding is that our knowledge of that documentation comes from secondary sources - people writing about earlier sightings/predictions. But we have the actual primary source for the eclipse I mentioned - we still have the tortoise shell. That's why I said "earliest surviving record" though I realize that language could be misinterpreted. I'm sure people were recording eclipses in some way for a long time before we know about it - this was just one place to start with a cool artifact attached to it.
And also were correctly predicted in Indian documents called the Rigveda.
The fact that y'all don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers at least is a tragedy. I really appreciate all the work you do on these videos, and I hope they keep coming for years to come!
The totality of the eclipse is passing over my home town! Everyone's preparing for a disaster situation, because the number of people predicted to come have never been in the town at one time ever. :D
Abelhawk which town?
Rexburg, Idaho.
I can only watch a partial eclipse since I'm from Portugal and have no money to go to the USA :'D
there is only a narrow path in the usa that im not in but i still get to see a 90% eclipse
I'm sorry, but anything less than 100% is nothing! Seeing the light darken a bit was fun, but I couldn't believe how indescribably beautiful totality was. See if you can find a video of it online!
5:12
The corona....
Probably one of the most brilliant videos I've ever seen.
And seriously...this channel deserves more acknowledgement.
The end needs a warning: please don't look directly at the sun
Nice that it’s top comment
You are very right
Six years ago…
I'm so excited! My school is actually going to have a different schedule on August 21 just so we can go outside at lunch and see the eclipse! :)))
For the people asking why your retina can burn during an eclipse...Think about what happens when you are in a dark room- your pupils expand to compensate for that lack of light. That's why it's okay to take the glasses off DURING totality (not before or after). So you've got big expanded pupils as the sun in losing light exposing your eye to sunburn. The moon begins to move exposing your pupils with your doe eyed stare letting in light to the retina.
the end, makes me wanna cry!!!
This was great. I have one question that I never see addressed anywhere. I get the warning that you need eye protection to avoid burning your retina.Why is this so??? It seems one would have a more chances to burn their eyes all year long when the sun is largely exposed. So if during an eclipse when the sun is mostly blocked, why is it problematic then? Is it because we spend more time watching than otherwise?I don't get it. Please explain.
Because people are more prone to look at the sun during an eclipse.
I think most people naturally shy away from looking directly at the sun most of the time - it hurts, it feels uncomfortable - we just don't do it. And if we do, it's for just an instant. During an eclipse though, people overcome this instinct and stare at the sun for seconds on end. The longer the exposure, the more damage.
Your pupils dilate more or something like that
no your retinas burn up because its so bright
Another point is that when it's dark, your eyes dilate (the black part) opens up a lot wider to allow as much light in as possible (so you can see better). This combined with the fact that you're looking at the sun for a long period of time (especially when the sun starts showing after the eclipses has finished) makes it damaging.
I thought I clicked on how to view the eclipse but this was a great precursor, fun and interesting. Good job!
this is your first video i watched & it was mind blowing...Continue to inspire the next generation astronomers...Thank you
Love whomever does your sound/music mixing! Give them our thanks, SkunkBear!
Thanks - it's a pretty small shop here. Just Adam Cole (host/illustrator/animator) and Ryan Kellman (producer/videographer). We both worked on the sound for this one.
Most slept on channel ever
Great video! Well done! Thanks for making it
Another great video. Thanks for doing what you do!
Such a neat art style to this video. Like a charcoal canvas.
Great video - very informative and expertly produced. You've just won yourself a new subscriber.
The end for some. A new beginning for others. Depends on what you think..........
I just hope to God that these clouds clear up in the next few days
What a beautiful video!
2:12
I always thought it was pronounced "Hailey's Comet" not "Halley." ??
Edit: forgot to mention, this was a very well made video! great job!!
Unfortunately we don't know exactly how Halley pronounced his last name, but it probably wasn't HAY-ley. That pronunciation started up thanks to a band called Bill Haley and the Comets. Britons say Halley, and I figure they know best.
Skunk Bear its scary
sully i
I made a video about the topic. Actually, historians continue to debate about how to truly pronounce his name. No one actually knows!
Ah, interesting! Thank you for the response! :)
Awesome video!!!
Fantastic visuals on this video
Oh WOW!!! my class really loved this Yeye! :)
Holy shit this video is amazing. Great work!
Loved the video. I live in the path of totality and this got me even more pumped up.
I managed to see the eclipse in totality on the Kentucky/Tennessee border. I live in Indianapolis and we had a ninety percent totality but I wouldn't settle for anything less than a total eclipse so I took the three hours to drive there and back. It was such an amazing moment for me I actually started crying. It's a shame I won't be able to see it again for a couple decades, but I look forward to it
2:32 how is he impressively close if it was 200 years late (1715->1915???!??!)
On a serious note, can anyone describe what, just before and after totality, causes: *a)* "Solar snakes"/shadow bands, and *b)* Crescent light patterns though small openings (for instance, when little bits of sunlight shine through the tiny openings between leaves in the trees, creating several crescent-shaped light patterns on the ground, or a nearby building? I actually find these phenomena even more fascinating than the eclipse, itself!
...then again, being in Chicago, I've never been in the "path of totality" before, in my nearly 42 years of life (though, had I stayed in southern NC, for a few more years, I would have been driving distance from the 2017 "path of totality." Here in Chicago , the skies were so darn cloudy, I barely noticed the partial eclipse, aside from a very slight drop in temperature, but that's about it. Fortunately I was 16 when we had a partial eclipse, and the skies were clear, so I actually got to witness the crescent light patterns, which *totally blew my mind!* Out teachers let us all go outside (plus some people were on lunch period already, anyway...we had 3 lunch periods, as it was a HUGE school!).
If anyone knows what causes these phenomena, I would be very interested to hear!
Thanks.
I saw the full eclipse in South Carolina it was amazing!
I live in the path, I live in Charleston so I get to see it fully!
Well boys we did it.Corona comes from the sun.
Yes
Loved it ! Skunk Bear super awesome!
Genuinely the most informative and enjoyable video I've watched in a while
Do more these types of vids so you'll soon get a lot of subs...the vid was great , the animation and the speaker were just perfect for the vid
Terrific artwork!
I live in the best spot in America to see the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21th 2017!!! Southern Illinois is the BEST!
More info on the music please! Who is "Hopkins" who wrote "Friends and Family"?
This was amazing! Thank you
Great job as usual!
Amazing video! I never knew how much we learned from solar eclipses and their long history
Man!! you make science so much fun😍
In one of his expeditions, the ships of Columbus were marooned somewhere in the Caribbean Sea. The stranded Spaniard sailors were short of food, and the Natives were in no mood to offer any. But Columbus had some records predicting a Sun eclipse to occur soon. He told to the Natives that is they are not willing to provide food, he has no choice but to eat the Sun. To make it short, this deception was successful.
brilliant video, especially the animation!!!
2:39 the graphic has the wrong year. Excellent video I'm subscribing can't wait for more content.
Yep, typo!
Is it safe to watch the eclipse using the selfie mode on phone camera?
+Mira .Severson safe for you? Yes! Safe for your camera? Probably, though there is a small chance the sensor could be damaged. A high quality viewing experience? No.
Thanks, hope it didn't do damage. Didn't see anything for an hour and a half. Took videos, also.
Your animations are the best
Great Video!
Dude you are so underrated :/
Please do colabs with vsauce scishow itsokaytobe..... etc.
Serriouly ou need much more veiws than this.
First! I never thought that a video being uploaded and me looking at my subscriptions would eclipse.
A wow video telling the history in a wow way
Great video, as always.
The ending was really nice
Now waiting for Solar Eclipse 2020! ♥️
CORONA WTH CORONA VIRUS OMG
Could only imagine how fucking hyped Newton was as he saw the eclipse forming as he predicated
Love the live long and prosper hand sign when he did that the planet should be named Vulcan. 🖖
The person staring at the eclipse with no eye protection at the end is blind now.
+Christian Lemus you can look directly during totality
Can you make a video about the history of camera?
Ok I laugh at the subtle star trek reference XD
can't wait for 2024 total solar eclipse!
1:59 the voice over, did you mean 18th century instead of 17th century? You show a graphic reading 1715 and then referred to the 17th century, 1715 is the 18th century.
Excellent video good content, thanks for sharing.
I can see how that's confusing. The stage is set in the 17th century - it was in the 1600's that Newton did his major work and published books on gravity. But the critical eclipse that is featured in this story comes later, in 1715 (as you say, the 18th century). Thus "by the 17th century" when the story begins clashes with the time of the story's climax.
Fantastic video!
What are the odds that the sun and the moon would be in just the right relative sizes and distances from earth to create eclipses?
1:23 I’ve never years BC displayed as a negative number.
How odd for a presentation that is academic in nature.
Very nice. Thank you.
Do those critics not believe in aging?
Save the date, may the fourth be with you
Superb. Welldone.
Sir I need how evolution taka place
Crazy good!
Wonderful!
How did they look at it?
apparently using mirrors or pinhole cameras www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2017/08/a_history_of_eclipse_glasses_and_injuries.html
Today was the *2* year anniversary of when this video was uploaded. 🤓
EDIT- 11:13 P.M.: *finishes video 6 minutes later*
I never realized how important that eclipses were to science.
This is so amazing I wish I could go south to see the total but I'm stuck with 73% 😞
Ted Fein man I'm stuck with 4% in London
Wait would eveyone be blined?
Is it true something will happen to world if the eclipse happens?
Joemike 19
Nah, it's just the moon going in front of the sun.
Nothin' to worry 'bout, darling.
Yes; bits will temporarily get darker than they normally would.
Don't worry. It's a freaky thing to experience (especially if you're along the path of totality!) but it's not an omen or anything. It's no different from those moments in the rain when the bus's independent wipers temporarily synch up. :)
the eclipse not from the Moon
its from Rahu and teku
It was the black sun
Loved it.
The planet pulling on Mercury and Uranus
“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord,” - Joel 2:31.
Description of Total Solar Eclipse and Total Lunar Eclipse.
Well the corona have reached the earth
Wait if you see the eclipse doesnt it make you go blind or hurt your eyes? How did this people watch the eclipse?
In 1999 ring it is distinct diamond ring sharp clean edges, no Fuzzy edges like I've seen in all the pictures, on the Internet something doesn't look right, now can't my finger on what it is, everything is fuzzy edging, I think
Yay fun! But I hate it when a planet pulls on my... nevermind.
So how about going over the equations that are used to determine when an eclipse will occur?
anus
I live in Kansas City.. Cant Wait!
Answer4canceR I live in Paola I can't wait either
5:13 corona sun
who they get the info from? all the history around from the original man!!
Newton had a hypeman? Lmao
you shouldn't allow anything to pull on Uranus
true
Excellent
who is watching in 2020 5:26 he said corona
cool vid
The narrator sounds like Michael Stevens from VSauce.
I resemble that remark.
Skunk Bear It was meant as a compliment. You have a great voice. Reassuring and soothing.
Cool!
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