Monthly Archives: May 2012

The full still image gallery is at this link. Here is a video file created from the series of large still images that were taken.   The trip was GREAT. Thanks to all that watched! We may be contacted at … Continue reading →

The eclipse event proceeded as planned – great weather and good internet connectivity.  Thanks to all that watched live – the number of viewers maxed at about 278.  We ended up with about 8 other people at our remote location, … Continue reading →

Eclipse day is almost here. The site has been chosen and equipment was tested at the site during Saturday’s sunset. We will head up to Four Corners tomorrow morning for fun and then be on site well before the start … Continue reading →

We think that a good site with Verizon 3G coverage has been located. The site is about 1.5 miles south of where the center line of the eclipse crosses US 491 north of Gallup. The view west from the center … Continue reading →

Got here just before sunset. Will stay here for a couple of days and then move to Gallup.  Lunch at Big Texan in Amarillo, but we did not attempt the 72 oz steak challenge. Headed to Gallup tomorrow to check … Continue reading →

Nearing OK City – more than 1/2 of the way there. Weather forecast for Gallup area on Sunday still looks great.

Departed Indianapolis about 1800 EDT – nearing Effingham, IL now. Online with the laptop via iPad 3, Verizon, and tethering. Very stable connection on I-70.

Looking better for Gallup, NM area!

Researching long range forecasts would seem to indicate that the area just east of Reno, NV may prove to be a better choice. Still plan to head for NM for now. There will be enough time to abandon NM and … Continue reading →

The eclipse in Indianapolis will be only a partial eclipse beginning almost at sunset.  The eclipse begins at 8:24 PM EDT and the sun sets at 8:56 PM EDT. The eclipse will begin for us at about 8:28 EDT.  The … Continue reading →