Quick Pic: Total Eclipse

We couldn’t let this moment go by without participating. We put all our conservation skills to work making DIY viewers at the last minute.

Krispy Kreme eclipse doughnuts
The day started with Krispy Kreme eclipse doughnuts.
Eclipse Party!
The eclipse would hit its best here around 2:44pm.
conservation dept., eclipse
Tedd and Beth with their DIY viewers. Tedd wins for elegance, a well made tube-style viewer. Beth wins for best basic design (a pin hole in a piece of blue/white board).
Tedd's DIY eclipse viewer
Tedd’s viewer was beautifully designed.
Beth's DIY viewer
The pinhole worked pretty well, too.
Beth's DIY viewer
The view was confirmed by Tedd’s viewer as well as through special glasses.
The eclipse is over.

The best part was being surrounded by people gathering in peace in the name of science, and watching an amazing celestial event. Everyone was sharing viewers and glasses, talking with strangers, having fun, learning things, sharing a moment. A brief glimpse of the best of humanity.