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Space

How To Make A Pinhole Projector For Viewing The Solar Eclipse

If DIY initiatives don’t excite you however are nonetheless looking for a reasonable, secure, and easy solution to view the eclipse, making a easy pinhole projector is probably your greatest wager. The benefit of this technique is its sheer simplicity. All it’s essential to have in your possession are two sheets of white card inventory (or two sheets of plain white paper), a small sheet of aluminum foil, tape, and a pointy object like a pin, paper clip, or pencil.

To make your easy pinhole projector, seize one of many card shares, fold it in half, and reduce a small 1-inch (or 2-inch) gap at its heart. Now, take the aluminum foil and canopy the aforementioned gap utilizing it. Use the tape to stay the foil to the cardboard inventory. Now, take the sharp object you have got chosen and pole a small gap proper by means of the aluminum foil. All it’s essential to do now could be place the second piece of card inventory onto a flat floor on the bottom. If it is a windy day, you possibly can additionally tape the paper to the bottom so it would not flutter round. 

To venture the picture of the solar onto the cardboard inventory on the bottom, stand with the solar behind you and maintain the primary piece of card inventory with the aluminum foil and the opening above the cardboard caught to the bottom. If aligned appropriately, it’s best to see a picture of the solar projected onto the cardboard inventory positioned on the bottom. With this method, you can also make the projected picture larger by growing the gap between the 2 card sheets.

Space

5 Things You Need To Check Before The 2024 Solar Eclipse

Imagine waiting to witness a rare celestial phenomenon, just for the view to be blocked by clouds. This has occurred so many occasions previously that it’s crucial that the placement you select for viewing the 2024 whole photo voltaic eclipse is completely cloud-free on the day.

While it’s inconceivable to foretell the climate with 100% certainty, it might be an important thought to confer with standard climate forecasting platforms to get a clearer thought of what to anticipate on eclipse day. Among the notable platforms that we may consider embody Windy, Pivotal Weather, and U.S. National Weather Service GOES Image Viewer.

That being stated, consultants have already indicated that the southern components of the U.S. have a better likelihood of being cloud-free through the eclipse. An interactive map created by The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) already exhibits the absolute best places to view the eclipse with the least chance of clouds obscuring the view.

As per the map, Texas, Oklahoma, and Southeast Missouri are the most effective places for a cloud-free eclipse-viewing expertise. However, you should still must depend on native climate situations on the day of the eclipse to make sure trouble-free viewing.

Once you may have homed in on a location of alternative, you will have to make sure that you make resort reservations prematurely. With lower than every week left for the eclipse, room availability in areas of totality could already be low.

Motorsport

The Decaying Dodge Chargers in This Car Graveyard Desperately Seek Rescuing

In this video, you will either see the ultimate muscle car haven or the epitome of car junkyard hell. Located in Oregon, Illinois, Mopar City specializes in Chrysler corporation vehicles, with a particular focus on those from the 1960s and ’70s.

If you’re looking for Dodge Chargers, there’s probably no better place to find them than here. However, don’t expect them to be in pristine condition. Most of these Chargers are afflicted with rust and are lacking their engines, with grass sprouting where the powerplant used to be.

The car graveyard is roughly organized by make and model. The Chargers are in one section, while Challengers and Plymouth Barracudas can be found in another.

All of these cars are up for sale, as the owner is eager to offload the entire collection. But the sad reality is that only a handful of them appear salvageable, and even then, extensive restoration work would be necessary. However, for those in search of project car body panels, there may be some viable options. Also, certain parts like bumpers, trim, and lights are still usable. Unfortunately, some of the vehicles have deteriorated to the point where there are hardly any components left.

This car graveyard serves as a reminder that nothing lasts forever. These vehicles were once purchased and cherished by individuals who saw something extraordinary in them. Yet, over time, they ended up at Mopar City, decaying day after day.

The video concludes with a drone providing an aerial view of Mopar City, offering a sense of the vast number of cars present and the different sections where they are located.

In the next video of this series, viewers will get a glimpse inside the various buildings on the site, which are filled with parts, particularly for Chargers, Challengers, and Barracudas.

Meanwhile, Dodge is gearing up to revive the look of its second-generation Charger from the 1968 to 1970 model years. Rumor has it that the new Charger will come equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine and may even be available as an electric vehicle.

Motorsport

Barn Find 1970 Ford Torino 429 Cobra Jet Has Been In Pieces For 30 Years

Fans of classic American muscle – and especially enthusiasts of rare Fords – may view this barn find video through bittersweet eyes. This is a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra, of which less than 8,000 were built back in the day. Under the hood is Ford’s 429 cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8, which made 370 horsepower when new. Sadly, this engine currently generates zero power, as the bare block is on the ground next to the passenger front wheel.

Yes, that’s the bitter portion of this Ford find, shared on YouTube by DezzysSpeedShop. According to the clip, the current owner bought the car back in 1990 and drove it home. The engine was pulled as it sat in the driveway, and then it was shuffled into a garage where more pieces were removed. License plate tags show 1991 as the last year it was registered, and the owner confirms it hasn’t been on the road since then. He says he started working on it, and then “life took over.” It’s something almost every enthusiast with a project car understands.

1970 Ford Torino Cobra Barn Find

As a result, the trunk is filled with engine parts. The interior also has various bits and pieces lying about, and the fenders are off the car completely. In such a state of disassembly, it’s pretty easy to see the car looks relatively solid overall, though some notable rust is visible in a few spots. The front fenders are said to be in storage, and the owner also has a pair of Torino parts cars available when extra components are needed. It just needs some reconditioning and reassembly… a lot of reassembly.

Now for the sweet portion of this barn find. The current owner says the car is, in fact, complete (albeit in pieces), including everything for its original 429 Cobra Jet V8. And while spiders have clearly taken up residence in the engine bay, the car and its components were at least stored inside. Considering some of the sketchy automotive rescues we’ve seen – including cars literally sinking into the ground, this one doesn’t look too bad.

At this point, we don’t know the fate of this Torino Cobra. The video fades to black with the tour ongoing, though perusing the comments we see the videographer is thinking about buying it. For someone seeking a piece of classic Ford muscle that’s not a Mustang, one could do worse than rebuilding a Torino Cobra Jet.  

Motorsport

Honda Swapped Ferrari 308 Completes First Track Outing at Buttonwillow

A Ferrari with a Honda engine swap may divide opinions, but one thing is for sure – the recently completed project is nothing short of impressive. Mike from StanceWorks took a Ferrari 308 GTBi, which he considered underpowered and overweight, and transformed it into a lighter and faster machine over the course of two years. The resulting Honda-powered Ferrari 308 GTB is a purpose-built track car designed for Time Attack events, where participants compete to set the fastest lap time.

Featuring a turbocharged Honda K24 engine producing 1,000 horsepower, this Ferrari 308 GTB has undergone extensive modifications. Mike fabricated numerous components, including the oil lines for the dry sump and cooling systems. The car weighs in at 2,600 pounds and includes a full race cage and safety equipment. Even the most dedicated Ferrari enthusiasts would have to admit that this is an impressively built car.

During its first outing at Buttonwillow, the Honda-powered Ferrari 308 GTB demonstrated its capabilities. After a few warm-up laps, the car hit the track and showcased its power with the distinct sound of an aggressive, unmuffled turbocharged engine. The lap times were estimated to be around 1:58 before an issue caused a loss of power.

Fortunately, the issue was attributed to a loose HD clamp, which is crucial for building boost and manifold pressure. While this prevented further track time for the StanceWorks crew on that day, they are eagerly looking forward to returning soon.