Total Eclipse Totally

 

2024's Total Eclipse at Maximum at Cossatot River Park

Yes, it did get dark as a group of SAU students along with faculty and staff watched the moon blot out the sun nearly five minutes. Here is our group:

 We were part of a larger group of stargazers, some of whom brought telescopes.

As nearly always, SAU provided our transportation and Dr. Kardas was our driver.

The Cossatot River Park has an awesome building loaded with information and displays. Although the park was already full of people and vehicles, we brought the only bus and thus had a prime parking spot.

Naturally, all of that practical astronomy builds up an appetite. So, on the way home we hit up the Dixie Diner for our dinner.

As always, Dixie Diner provided a fine repast for all, and at bargain prices. Nearly half of us left with doggie bags even though only a few have a dog at home.