Umbraphillic Esoterica
Do you consider yourself an eclipse chaser?
| 72% (159) | Yes | |
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| 27% (60) | No |
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How many TOTAL solar eclipses have you seen, or have you attempted to see, in your lifetime? _____ Please enter a single, positive, whole number OR zero (0) if none.
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[Skip this question if you have not seen a total solar eclipse (TSE)]. How old were you when you saw your first TSE? _____ Please enter a single, positive, whole number (in years) only.
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How old are you now? _____ Please enter a single, positive, whole number (in years) only.
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[Skip this question if you have not seen a total solar eclipse.] AFTER seeing your first total solar eclipse, which (select one) best describes your first reaction to having witnessed totality?
| 44% (91) | It was a truly life-altering experience. Impossible to describe, and etched its way into the core of my soul. There is no way I could ever even conceive of possibly missing another one. I'm hooked. 100%. | |
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| 51% (105) | That was a pretty spectacular event. I am very glad that I made the effort, and I will probably see others in my lifetime. | |
| 3% (7) | It was interesting, I might see another sometime, if it is not too far from home and not too much of an effort. | |
| 0% (0) | I don't understand what all the fuss was about. It was OK, but not a big deal if I had missed it. | |
| 0% (0) | What a waste of time/effort/money. Next time I'll watch on TV (or not at all). |
203 voters have answered this question.
[Answer this question ONLY if you have *SEEN* (not counting any 'cloud-outs') one or more total solar eclipses.] How passionate are you now about traveling to and seeing future total solar eclipses? Answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is "not at all (I don't care if I ever see another)" and 10 is "there is no way I will EVER miss another TSE, no matter where it may be or however difficult it may be to get there." Please enter just one number in the range 0 to 10. _____.
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My PRIMARY interest(s)/involvement with eclipses is (check all that apply):
| 60% (132) | esthetic/spiritual | |
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| 62% (136) | scientific/technical | |
| 39% (86) | educational | |
| 19% (43) | historical | |
| 28% (62) | cultural | |
| 35% (78) | social | |
| 6% (14) | commercial | |
| 11% (25) | other |
219 voters have answered this question.
My work/profession is (was if retired, or would likely be if a student) related to my interest in eclipses.
| 23% (51) | Yes - they are symbiotic | |
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| 76% (168) | No - eclipses/eclipse chasing is an unrelated hobby/escape |
219 voters have answered this question.
Do you engage in the solar eclipse IMAGING/DATA ANALYSIS?
| 6% (14) | Yes - Professionally (astronomer, photo-journalist, etc.) | |
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| 51% (113) | Yes - Recreationally (amateur, hobby, etc.) | |
| 42% (92) | No. |
219 voters have answered this question.
Do you engage in the solar eclipse related STUDIES/ACTIVITIES other than imaging/data analysis, (e.g., including historical, cultural, archival research, etc.)?
| 6% (14) | Yes - Professionally | |
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| 35% (78) | Yes - Recreationally | |
| 57% (127) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
Do you engage in solar eclipse OBSERVATION PLANNING (weather/climate predictions/analysis, circumstance calculations, mapping, logistical analysis, etc.)?
| 7% (17) | Yes - Professionally | |
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| 47% (104) | Yes - Recreationally | |
| 44% (98) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
Do you engage in ORGANIZING solar eclipse travel groups, tours, expeditions?
| 6% (15) | Yes - Professionally | |
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| 21% (48) | Yes - Recreationally | |
| 71% (156) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
Do you engage in the solar eclipse related EDUCATION and PUBLIC OUTRECH activities?
| 10% (24) | Yes - Professionally | |
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| 38% (84) | Yes - Recreationally | |
| 50% (111) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
When I travel to see a TSE, I usually prefer to:
| 36% (81) | Travel alone or with just a few people and/or family on my (or our) own. | |
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| 51% (113) | Travel with, or join, a small to medium size amateur and/or professional astronomical group. | |
| 11% (25) | Travel with a large tour group arranged by an eclipse-tour operator. |
219 voters have answered this question.
I usually prefer to observe total solar eclipses:
| 96% (211) | on the ground | |
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| 2% (6) | from ships | |
| 0% (2) | from aircraft |
219 voters have answered this question.
How many total solar eclipses have you seen, or attempted to see, from ships? _____. Enter a number from 0 (none) to the number you have.
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How many total solar eclipses have you seen, or attempted to see, from aircraft? _____. Enter a number from 0 (none) to the number you have.
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Please put rank in order the importance to you, in general (not for a specific TSE), the following six factors in closing a location to observe a TSE. 1 is MOST important, 6 is LEAST important. Enter only a single number (1-6) for each. Duration of Totality _____, Weather Prospects _____, Contingency Planning/Logistics _____, Pre/Post Eclipse Sightseeing Opportunities _____, Budget Concerns _____, Geopolitical Concerns _____.
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True or false: When considering my travel (in particular international) options for a TSE, I will usually "pass" if the duration of totality is what I consider "too short".
| 30% (67) | True | |
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| 69% (152) | False |
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Is eclipse imaging (photography or videography) usually a key goal or component in your eclipse observing plans? Please select which response best describes you.
| 34% (75) | I am typically heavily engaged in eclipse photography/videography with much pre-planning and "lugging" of specialized gear for that specific purpose. | |
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| 43% (96) | I often take pictures with lighter camera gear, but is not a central focus/need of my eclipse planning. | |
| 21% (48) | I may snap a few with my iphone (or similar), but that's all. |
219 voters have answered this question.
Eclipse nerd? I design and/or build my own equipment (optical and/or electronic) for my eclipse observations.
| 24% (54) | Yes | |
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| 75% (165) | No |
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Eclipse nerd? I do my own eclipse calculations (or do them for other people)
| 19% (42) | Yes | |
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| 80% (177) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
Eclipse Nerd? I maintain an active eclipse-content internet presence (web pages, social media, etc.)
| 21% (47) | Yes | |
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| 78% (172) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
Eclipse nerd? I do my own pre-eclipse weather forecasting using remote sensing data, satellite images, and other available resources.
| 27% (60) | Yes | |
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| 72% (159) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
Eclipse nerd? I *MUST* have one or more pre-thought-out contingency plans in place to escape from clouds or bad weather on eclipse day?
| 46% (101) | Yes | |
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| 53% (118) | No |
219 voters have answered this question.
I am definitely planning to observe the following future TSEs (select all that apply).
| 41% (90) | TSE 2015 (Norwegian Sea, Faroe Islands, Svalbard, North Pole) | |
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| 46% (102) | TSE 2016 (Indonesia, Pacific Ocean) | |
| 92% (202) | TSE 2017 (Unites States) | |
| 43% (96) | TSE 2019 (South Pacific, Chile, Argentina) | |
| 15% (34) | TSE 2079 (New York City - Fox's U-Bet Chocolate Syrup Factory) |
219 voters have answered this question.
How many ANNULAR solar eclipses have you seen, or have you attempted to see, in your lifetime? Please enter a single non-negative number. Enter 0 if none. _____.
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How many PARTIAL solar eclipses have you seen, or have you attempted to see, in your lifetime? Please enter a single non-negative number. Enter 0 if none. _____
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For PARTIAL solar eclipses only, how many of those that you have seen or attempted to see (if not 0) have you travelled for? _____
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Juggling Activities: I put eclipse chasing and eclipse related activities as priority #1 amongst my discretionary activities.
| 43% (95) | Yes | |
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| 56% (124) | No |
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Budgeting: I put eclipse chasing and eclipse related activities as priority #1 amongst my discretionary spending.
| 33% (73) | Yes | |
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| 66% (146) | No |
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Please check all that apply. I have published (or have had published) results from my eclipse activities:
| 7% (17) | In professional (peer reviewed) journal(s) | |
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| 30% (67) | In magazines | |
| 19% (43) | In newspapers | |
| 15% (35) | In books including text books | |
| 58% (128) | Informally made available through internet web sites, etc. | |
| 23% (51) | Elsewhere | |
| 31% (70) | Not at all |
219 voters have answered this question.
Long term scheduling: I block out time (at work and elsewhere) years in advance of a solar eclipse against any other conflicts.
| 69% (153) | Yes | |
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| 30% (66) | No |
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Including the 4th International Solar Eclipse Conference (SEC) to be held in October, 2014, how many SECs have you attended or (now) plan to attend? Enter a single number 0 - 4. _____
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What part of the planet do you consider home?
| 54% (120) | North America | |
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| 25% (56) | Europe | |
| 3% (8) | Asia | |
| 0% (1) | South America | |
| 0% (0) | Africa | |
| 15% (34) | Australia / Pacific Region |
219 voters have answered this question.
FINAL Question... Agree of Disagree: Eclipse chasing is a major component of my life, as opposed to an occasional recreational activity.
| 34% (73) | Yes. | |
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| 22% (47) | No. | |
| 43% (92) | Somewhere in between |
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OPTIONAL - free form text. Please feel free here to offer ANY additional comments, insights, etc. regarding your solar eclipse experiences, and why YOU 'chase' eclipses (if you do).
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