• 1. Equipment
• 2. Observing
• 3. Conclusions

1. Equipment

The Lederman Optical Array LOA-21 eyepieces are a new ground breaking achievement in eyepiece technology that fundamentally changes amateur visual astronomy. The unique aspect of the new technology incorporated into these eyepieces is their ability to convey multiple distinctly visible layers of depth to the view! They transform the typical flat field rendering of a star field or deep space object viewed through a conventional eyepiece into one where the observer can see actual levels of depth, just as they can see with every day normal vision. Celestial views now burst into three dimensions. And depending on how you position the target or adjust the eyepiece’s rotation in the binoviewer, the target can be manipulated to the foreground, background, or any one of several levels in between. All the familiar celestial targets

The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 is fast approaching. This event, the first coast-to-coast solar eclipse across the continental U.S. since 1918, will take place in a narrow band from Oregon to South Carolina. More than 300 million people live within a day's drive of the path of totality, and perhaps 30 million will travel to see the eclipse. To help you see this event for yourself, and to make sure you get the most out of the experience, Agena AstroProducts assembled this helpful checklist to make sure you know what to plan for and expect before, during, and after the eclipse.

Advanced Preparation for the Eclipse

• ☐ Select the best location for seeing the total eclipse based on accessibility and weather prospects
• ☐ Select an alternate location and a route to that location
• ☐ Book accommodations close to your primary observing