No one seems to be paying attention when I remind y'all that Bryce Canyon NP will be the place to be for the eclipse. It's "only" an annular eclipse, so unless you absolutely need that perfect, spot-on centered shadow of the Moon against the backdrop of the sun's limb for a photo or because of a misguided sense of symmetry, which you have to use a filter to enjoy anyway, why not come to where the action is? Events in the Park will be a blast that week. And after the eclipse there will still be ranger programs and observing near the visitor center to wrap up the astronomy festival. I'm committed to help in the Park on eclipse day, but some possibilities for great photos exist just west of the Park with the eclipsed sun above the hoodoos. I'm not certain, but I also think that weather prospects are better here. It can be cold afterwards at night, but we're all used to that, anyway. Those going to Kanarraville or elsewhere have my sympathy. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rob Ratkowski Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:23 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Eclipse festival Aloha Patrick There is some talk about making a trip out to see the eclipse, I even have a friend and a brother in SoCal that are showing interest. We probably would drive in from Orange County and hook up w/ you all. But like everything, it is dependent upon schedules, funds and priorities. Aloha Rob Sent from Rob's iPad