marktownley wrote:I think the key to success is to get as much practice imaging now with eclipse setups, so that when it is eclipse day it is second nature and attention can go to the eclipse itself rather than dealing with the equipment side of things.
Absolutely!
Another challenge is finding a good observing location. My home location works from about 3 p.m. until sunset.
I visited a geriatric rehab center recently that is located in a large hospital on a high ground location in the city and since it was the middle of the day the parking garage was almost at its capacity. The only spots left were on the top (tenth floor) where I could see an almost 360 degree horizon. (The elevator equipment room blocked about 20 degrees.) There should be time enough to make friends with the folks in the security department before the eclipse.
Maybe the best way to gain unlimited access to that wonderful viewing spot would be to participate in their fitness programs offered to the general public and one day just happen to have my solar viewing rig with me. That ask forgiveness instead of permission thing.
Downtown Fort Worth.