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Total solar eclipse of Aug 21, 2017

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Total solar eclipse of Aug 21, 2017
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Our work has received critical notice in many premier news outlets and informational websites. Below are some of the news stories and sites that feature or contain our content. News outlets, web sites, magazines, and educational institutions may use the maps and videos created by Michael Zeiler provided that a credit is given to "Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com". Press outlets can email greatamericaneclipse@gmail.com for press kits on coming eclipses.

We can also provide complimentary copies of our two books, See the Great American Eclipse and Atlas of the Great American Eclipse for the purpose of book reviews. Email greatamericaneclipse@gmail.com to request review copies.

Broadcast media and social websites can find and download UHD videos on our Vimeo channel at https://vimeo.com/user10519144 This video content includes 3d perspective animations of the eclipse, animated maps of the Moon's shadow passing over the United States and each of the 14 states visited by the path of totality. This video can be edited for length with an on-air credit to GreatAmericanEclipse.com

We receive several requests for our content by media outlets every day. To simplify the distribution of our maps and videos, we are making them available for use at the following locations. Each folder contains our guidelines for acceptable use of our content.

Whole archive: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ hxzgh9coe0o0wn4/ AADDgKyZEzXsEAiAyCBPLyxua?dl=0
10 foot long map: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ fyw3marxlg7r1sr/AAB2LM8lvBGF- GXvFODhgYAha?dl=0
2017 eclipse visitation: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ mr4p1cepvfoezyo/ AAAa97ppTC3SLcrhHkhq1g4la?dl=0
2017 fact of the day: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ m5tw7paanbalw2v/ AABpWJsLd109CVAeKd6Rdux5a?dl=0
2017 GIFs: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ lmmx6ttofts0nu2/ AACIy8hPvxK29fLuz7lNQp6Ma?dl=0
2017 national maps: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ rzdg2yvowsvkwzg/AAAbHkyP44b2y- Jl8CVrjrIUa?dl=0
2017 national videos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ 65uov50pj537akl/AAC2_ eCFvEUOkD3A5Veu5vvYa?dl=0
Georgia: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ j04n7vaj67u7tqj/ AADOhRnwFvpHAcKLrD8V9byna?dl=0
Idaho:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ ez0xj2hwvw1s9w3/AACG5sSlmF- 2G0ecVhQ7_VF-a?dl=0
Illinois: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ soqzlbjyrjj0n98/ AADwTIc6C47mxpnhQQB4hRnfa?dl=0
Kansas: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ 4txdxc723a5oam1/ AAAFAg5mraFVxVIywvRJynP0a?dl=0
Kentucky: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ fc08f5zw6nj9wze/ AACGWG2freElFNSvUeNgOoFPa?dl=0
Missouri: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ if489b3xh2zfovr/AADyVep_ LdTf9KQxuzD8QUETa?dl=0
Nebraska: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ ny0tt35z4p2sykw/AADxJqKt_ e8PyYF5axIbP2gRa?dl=0
North Carolina: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ 709918x9nn8nmo3/ AAAR64mK3qh46DqNz-E5AVFQa?dl=0
Oregon: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ hzuny8cepfxciy6/ AAArlu6Gfu4uvYV59sFIPWWra?dl=0
South Carolina: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ xeqrecn8kzjavtt/ AABnhZil6PJpEV7EdjGPGsv2a?dl=0
Tennessee: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ ui8xvsl5bwr0hyq/ AAD3RoOIiGjV5qm5FIqQib4pa?dl=0
Wyoming: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ wi2yriw3i1oqezt/ AADXQ1Ue5mdru8f8aHmyjnZKa?dl=0

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Total solar eclipse of Aug 21, 2017

On August 21, 2017, nature's grandest spectacle -- a total eclipse of the sun -- will slide over the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. This is your guide to understand, plan for, and view this amazing sight!

To watch the partial stages of the eclipse, you must have proper eye protection. Eclipse glasses are affordable and safe. GET your eclipse viewers now, we cannot guarantee availability in the weeks before eclipse! 

To watch the partial stages of the eclipse, you must have proper eye protection. Eclipse glasses are affordable and safe. GET your eclipse viewers now, we cannot guarantee availability in the weeks before eclipse! 

New designs now available! We carry 14 designs and styles of shirts in our store.

New designs now available! We carry 14 designs and styles of shirts in our store.

The maps and analysis on this website are developed with arcgis mapping technology by esri.com.

The maps and analysis on this website are developed with arcgis mapping technology by esri.com.

Newsletter updates with timely information on the Great American Eclipse. We never sell or misuse email addresses.
Thank you!
We are happpy to announce a partnership with Frey vineyards and offer three eclipse themed organic wines, Totality sparkling wine, Umbra Zinfandel, and umbra Chardonnay. Limited supplies are available at www.freywine.com/Wine/Great-American-Eclipse

We are happpy to announce a partnership with Frey vineyards and offer three eclipse themed organic wines, Totality sparkling wine, Umbra Zinfandel, and umbra Chardonnay. Limited supplies are available at www.freywine.com/Wine/Great-American-Eclipse

Wow, Our new t-shirt design will glow during totality! Available in both women's and men's cut quality t-shirts. Click image for details

Wow, Our new t-shirt design will glow during totality! Available in both women's and men's cut quality t-shirts. Click image for details

This richly-illustrated 44-page book explains everything you want to know about the eclipse on August 21 and includes two eclipse glasses. Click image for details.

This richly-illustrated 44-page book explains everything you want to know about the eclipse on August 21 and includes two eclipse glasses. Click image for details.

Share your enthusiasm for this summer's eclipse! We have several  shirt, cap and  sweater designs. Click image for details.

Share your enthusiasm for this summer's eclipse! We have several  shirt, cap and  sweater designs. Click image for details.

Our eclipse maps are famous for their accuracy, utility, and beauty. Find over 15 maps in our store, click image for details.

Our eclipse maps are famous for their accuracy, utility, and beauty. Find over 15 maps in our store, click image for details.

We offer a variety of deluxe eclipse viewing options include eclipse shades and solar binoculars. All have ISO certification for safe viewing. Click image for details.

We offer a variety of deluxe eclipse viewing options include eclipse shades and solar binoculars. All have ISO certification for safe viewing. Click image for details.

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