Last Total Solar Eclipse for the Next 25 Years

[@cazschiller]

Another great video. Sad abou the gov and Trinity site. Hope u get to stay in the moment more this go around!

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Yeah, it’s too bad about the Trinity site being closed. But there’s a lot to explore in New Mexico.

[@gargar1573]

Cool Video! Keep the great work up, I’m glad your surgery went great. Yea the solar eclipse will be mostly in the hill country of Texas and parts of DFW (Dallas & Fort Worth) area. It’s gonna be really cool to see this on the 8th of April. I did see the ring of fire in October and that was amazing.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I've seen an annular (ring of fire) eclipse before. Made a video about it back in 2011. I'll have to find that video and post it here.

[@gargar1573]

@@RadioactiveDrew That would be really cool. Yea the ring of fire was really cool, I did have a camera to capture the ring of fire and it was oddly cool when it got darker it looked like someone put a camera filter lens on.

[@viggojira]

Here’s to hoping I’m still around in 2049

[@TomKappeln]

Best wishes.

[@paraglidingprospector]

Pinned to check-in (hopefully). ✌🏼

[@pappi8338]

The next one is in 2026 so don't worry. Come to Spain!

[@trottermalone379]

Pleased to hear that you are on the mend! Enjoy your time in TX.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Thanks...its been a while since I've been to Texas.

[@dariofigert9037]

Thank for making these clips.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

No problem.

[@oldminer5387]

Thank you for the update Drew, sounds like you have some interesting projects lined up. It does seem like time not the have the Spring event at the Trinity Site.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Those are just the couple I mentioned. Have some big ones and small ones coming up. Looking at doing a Japan trip.

[@Ortian9]

Well, i do wish everyone who watches it good weather, a clear sight and fun ;) To put this into perspective of how rare this is, i was born in the 90s and live in europe, the next total eclipse here is after i turn 100 years old... The ringed eclipse will happen here, when im in my mid 90s, and watching a video of it is just not the same... I will never see this in my entire life So if you have the opportunity, go for it, do it, ths is something special^^

[@christophertiredofbs8514]

That was a nice video. Coincidentally I have the same kind of umbilical hernia… I have had mine for about 10 years and I am too chicken to get it repaired. Anyways I guess I won’t get to venture down to see the Trinity site… That’s a bummer. Happy healing my friend, and thank you for all of your excellent work. God bless

[@RadioactiveDrew]

So far, I’m really glad I got that hernia repaired. It’s been a pretty positive experience.

[@ArashiinStormdragon]

Congrats on the hernia surgery. My dad just had one done in the same place a week ago. Eclipse will be passing through my hometown in southern Indiana, so I won’t have to fight anyone for space or lodging there, hah! Have fun!

[@RadioactiveDrew]

That's so awesome. Here's wishing you clear skies on the day of the eclipse.

[@tfrowlett8752]

Australia has four total solar eclipses of n the next 15 years, the next one is July 22nd 2028, and it crosses the entire country, and goes right over Sydney for three minutes. I went and watched the hybrid eclipse last April, it only lasted a minute but I’ll never forget it.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Well, there's a good excuse to go visit Australia.

[@joevostoch8768]

We have a lot in common. I too have an umbilical hernia that I need to get fixed, someday. I went to the Trinity Site last April for the first time. Very interesting. I live in Texas and collect radioactive minerals. I haven't checked but I believe the path of totality will pass over the Texas Hill Country hopefully around the Llano - Burnett area. Lots of radioactive pegmatites in that area. I hope to see you there!

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I was at the Trinity site last April as well. I believe that was my fourth time going there. Have fun during the eclipse, I hope the weather is good for both of us.

[@mikespunchlist]

Hi Drew, long time follower from Alabama. I know you are always seeking content and I know you like old things. I have a request. Have you ever had any dealings with the old cold war era civil defense gamma survey meters such as the CD V-715 and or CD V-717? It might be good if you found a working one and showed what it is actually for.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I would like to use one for the new Geiger counter review video I’m working on.

[@Theradiationchannel]

I hope you recover from your hernia injury

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Thanks…I’m doing pretty good. Should be back to 100% in a week or two.

[@dymytryruban4324]

I am currently waiting to see the eclipse in its entirety. When I went to the local science popularization center to get glasses, there were plenty of people so I turned my DMC-3000 on. I didn't get a single microSievert. I was expecting to bump into someone who undergoes radioisotope therapy.

[@Vash612584]

I would love to know your settings, I have been noting all the different ones I am finding and going to do trial runs on clear days between now and the eclipse

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I've been looking at my timelapse settings from 2017 and the settings are ISO 400 f/5.6 shutter 1/5s. I'm personally going to adjust my ISO down to 100 and leave the shutter at 1/5s. I feel like the corona of the sun is blown out. The footage of the eclipse I showed in the video was from a RED camera and I'm not getting the best meta data info on the clips.

[@cheddar2648]

Going to the Texas Hill Country for this one.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Texas seems like the safe bet for good weather. But who knows until its the day of the eclipse.

[@KJ4EZJ]

Hey! My friends and I will be staying at Lake Whitney, TX for the eclipse. You probably already have your plans but, if not, you are welcome to join us. Good luck!

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Thanks for the offer. I have a couple places lined up incase the weather isn’t cooperating.

[@TomKappeln]

(Germany) In the 80s i drove around with my enduro in the woods, it became darker and darker, colder and colder ... I missed the news i think .... Man was this SHOCKING if you dont know whats going on ... I will never forget, gives me goosbumbs till today. Hugs to MT Drew.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

That must have been crazy...to not know that was going to happen. After seeing the last eclipse I can understand why people living in the past thought the world was ending.

[@TomKappeln]

@@RadioactiveDrewYes, i agree to 100%. I was realy not able to get it that moment. I was driving home like a psycho .... I felt stupid after knowing what was going on .. The fact that the sky was not clear enough to see the sun made it even worst ... Stupid me ...

[@FjHenderson]

And the sun is at peak activity for solar flares. With a good camera you might catch a plasma ejection from the sun.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I would imagine with all that activity the corona might be a bit more pronounced...maybe.

[@WBNomo]

Cool timelapse. So, was it work place injury from lifting 70mm reels? Good to see you're doing fine again and back in action. Is there not any "Dune: Part 2" 70mm screenings?

[@RadioactiveDrew]

No, I think it was from lifting digital projectors when I worked at Warner Bros.

[@MacTX]

I'm in Texas, totality will be right over me. The only iffy part is the weather for that day. Spring in Texas can be wet and random.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

So far it seems like Texas has the best odds for good weather. But spring time anywhere in the US can be a bit unpredictable.

[@EnergyTRE]

bet there is a movie being made there. that would make sense to keep the public out. or an issue has came up..... thanks for sharing sir

[@lancelessard2491]

It's unlikely I'll be around for the next one here in the U.S. so this is it for me.

[@FinnishArmy]

Hey @Radioactive Drew, Saw that you did Oppenheimer in IMAX film, I am going to see IMAX for DUNE: Part 2 at the Bridgeport Regal IMAX. I can't wait to see it, and I'm not sure if that theater will have it on analog film or not! (Pretty sure you did that at the Bridgeport Regal theater?)

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Bridgeport Regal has a digital IMAX system, that looks pretty awesome. They also have the equipment to do 70mm film, which is what I ran for Oppenheimer. Not sure if they are doing 70mm film screenings of Dune 2 there.

[@AtomicElectronCo]

Ouch. I have one of those things too (umbilical hernia) not fun.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Yeah, it wasn’t fun. So glad I finally got it taken care of.

[@fredharvey2720]

The last eclipse of my lifetime. This is it.

[@michaelloving8004]

The county I live in declared a state of emergency ahead of the eclipse Bell county Texas of course however the center line of path of totallity is forecast to be over Coryell county Texas Gatesville,Texas

[@ronhaworth5808]

See you there! I'm flying down to see it myself. Unlike the 2017 eclipse (1:55 minutes long) this is is over 4 minutes long! Gonna get really dark and probably a bit chilly.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

It was significantly cooler when the eclipse started back in 2017, which was great because I remember it being pretty warm during the summer in Oregon.

[@ronhaworth5808]

@@RadioactiveDrew - Yes, I had to run back to the campsite and grab a hoodie when the sun was about 50% covered. I was at that big camp outside Madras.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

@@ronhaworth5808 I feel like its going to be much cooler when the eclipse happens this time around...since its happening in the spring time.

[@robbenmitchell2286]

Lucky I seen the 2017 eclipse. I'd love to see the 2024 but I can't make it. If you can see it ,I'd highly recommend it

[@CommomsenseSmith]

Hey drew I don’t have a really expensive camera so I will probably try my phone, but for eye protection I was thinking about getting some welding goggles. Then trying to film on my iPhone. More wonderful government misspending our tax money, then not allowing people to go to a site our tax money paid for… 🤔

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Get some solar eclipse glasses. They are better suited for blocking the different wavelengths of UV coming from the sun. I just got a pack of these guys with a solar filter for my camera. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1774605-REG/daystar_filters_seg002bhcu_02_solar_eclipse_glasses.html

[@CommomsenseSmith]

@@RadioactiveDrew thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@CommomsenseSmith]

@@RadioactiveDrewI ordered my eclipse glasses hopefully the sky will be clear… thanks for the recommendation I am getting into storm chasing as a hobby so this place will definitely become a helpful resource for equipment.

[@RadioactiveDrew]

@CommomsenseSmith hopefully the weather is good. So far it seems like Texas is going to be hit or miss with clouds.

[@ausnorman8050]

The hour before and after so for 2hrs ish* (can you have a live stream going?!) As I'll miss it here in Aus and our next good total eclipse here is 2028*

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I'm sure there will be others live streaming it. I plan on getting a lot of footage and trying to post it later that day.

[@ausnorman8050]

@@RadioactiveDrewHope it's a great viewing for you!

[@solanaceae2069]

"Drive Friendly - The Texas Way"

[@RadioactiveDrew]

We drive friendly up here in Montana.

[@AuTo69420]

Hey, want to come watch it here on top of one of the largest uranium deposits in north america?

[@RadioactiveDrew]

Where is the largest uranium deposit in North America?

[@EnergyTRE]

​@@RadioactiveDrew can you record it if so lol 🙏🏼🫡🇺🇸♾️

[@AuTo69420]

@@RadioactiveDrew Ottawa, Ontario. Not so much a place where it's mined, but you can find uranium crystals all over, most houses and buildings have radon removal. The water is naturally radioactive and it's downstream from chalk river

[@RadioactiveDrew]

@AuTo69420 that does sound like an interesting place to check out…maybe not for the eclipse but for a future video. I’ll add it to the list.

[@ericfielding2540]

Good luck with your recovery after surgery. Glad to hear that you are feeling well enough to do this video.

[@Nuts-Bolts]

Drew’s channel deserves a far wider audience. For those that think the same, lets leave comments about this channel on other channels where there is a common (even if its tenuous) radiological connection. I think Joe Rogan would have Drew on as a guest if only Joe knew of him. Does anyone have any ideas on how Joe can be contacted (sidestepping impenetrable firewall) - like, is Joe anybody's cousin, fighting partner, personal physician or something?

[@RadioactiveDrew]

I think being on Joe Rogan would be fun. So many of his guests get stuff wrong about radiation. Even when he had Oliver Stone on talking about Nuclear Energy and his new documentary talking about the same subject. Stone sounded like someone that knows just enough about the buzz words to make other people that have no idea about the subject think he knows what he's talking about.

[@xliquidflames]

Destin. Not Dustin. I'm Dustin and it bothers us. I'm speaking for all of us when I say Destin hates being called Dustin. Dustin hates being called Justin. Justin has it easy. People get their name right most. I went to school with two other Dustins, a Justin, and a Destin. Well, Destin Sandlin seems like a really nice guy so he probably doesn't hate it and he will laugh about it but he will correct you. I guess it doesn't matter. Oh, I also have a cousin named Justin. He is a year older and my parents swear they didn't even think about it when they named me. I dunno, though. ...what was this video about? lol Sorry, I'm in a weird mood tonight.

[@dedsert9653]

seen it, not bothered.

[@SpartanONegative]

God Bless 🙏

[@2002yannick1]

very attractive man !

[@Tbird761]

To anyone planning to travel and experience totality, my main advice is this: If you want to record the event that's fine, but set up a camera to capture you and your friends reacting to what is going on instead of spending your attention running a camera. This event is an experience. If you're not fully present and in the moment, you're going to miss the magnitude of the 3-4 minutes you spent so much time focused on for the months or years leading up to it. You will likely never watch the video. If you do, it won't adequately capture what you felt. Source: My experience of the 2017 eclipse.

[@Jaydenreco]

Jesus is coming back! Turn to him now before it is too late!

[@xenocampanoli815]

Uh! Worthless!!!

[@bueb8674]

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