INDIANAPOLIS — You've likely heard advice about making sure you have the right glasses to safely watch the upcoming total solar eclipse.
But what about when it comes to taking photos of the event on your phone?
We spoke with Butler astronomer Brian Murphy on the subject.
"If you have a smartphone, during the partial phases when your solar surface is still visible, just put your eclipse glasses in front of the camera and that will dim it quite a bit so you can get a picture," Murphy said. "Now you're going to have to zoom in quite a bit to get that image. During totality, what I recommend you don't use the eclipse glasses at all because the sun surface isn't visible. You can zoom in, get the corona then, but also I would do a panorama and get the whole view of the sky to see what's visible."
13News is partnering with the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center to host Hoosiers in witnessing the eclipse.
The event will take place Monday, April 8 at the fairgrounds, located at 1202 E. 38th St., near East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive on the north side of Indianapolis.
All guests will receive a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses.
The gates to the fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m., nearly four hours before the partial eclipse begins at 1:40 p.m. The maximum eclipse will occur at 3:07 p.m., and the partial eclipse will end at 4:23 p.m.
The fairgrounds have carefully selected multiple spots that will provide an unobscured view of the eclipse. The areas will be equipped with viewing glasses and weather experts who can discuss the celestial spectacle.
There will also be family-friendly entertainment: music, performances and activities. People can also take part in educational exhibits and displays.
There will also be traditional fair food along with unique eclipse treats:
- Lunar Lemonade Shake-up: A classic lemonade shake up with a dark berry splash
- Cosmic Corn Dog: A classic corn dog with cosmic dipping sauce
- Eclipse Elephant Ear & Solar Flare Funnel Cakes
- Traditional crowd favorites topped with sugar and edible glitter flair
Lunar Libations (specialty drinks) include:
- Moonshine Eclipse (moonshine shake-up from the fair)
- Blackhole Bourbon Smash
- Cosmic Cooler
- Solar Spritz
- Moonbeam Mule
The Indiana State Fairgrounds is now accepting camping reservations. To reserve a spot, click here.