Your phone can’t take a perfectly clear picture of a solar eclipse like a professional camera can, but there are lots of other creative directions you can take to capture the rare moment.
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The solar corona can be seen during the solar eclipse on April 8. Astronomers are still trying to figure out the mysteries of the corona, including why it’s so hot.
The eclipse will allow scientists to get rare measurements of the Sun’s atmosphere.
Apart from technical aspects, a successful photograph of the eclipse serves as a lasting reminder of the sense of wonder and the feeling of being part of something larger than ourselves.
Eclipses are rare, fantastic celestial events. Here’s how educators can help visually impaired students enjoy eclipses alongside their sighted peers.
Don’t skimp on your eye safety.
Eclipses have inspired myths, predictions and scientific discoveries. The total solar eclipse occurring on April 8 provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with science and the cosmos.
Many people will see a dazzling eclipse this April, but these events are possible only because of the sizes and precise distances between Earth, the Moon and the Sun.
Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.
Mentions of total solar eclipses in ancient history help researchers pinpoint precise dates of notable events.
When the Moon blocks the Sun during an eclipse, utility suppliers have to pull power from the grid to make up for gaps in solar energy.
With a solar eclipse and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.
Don’t look up. A solar eclipse may be an incredible spectacle – but you must take care of your eyes.
Witnessing a total solar eclipse can be an unforgettable experience – and apparently, quite addictive.
Some parts of North America will witness a total solar eclipse in April 2024. This may seem far away, but you should think about preparing for this rare and fascinating phenomenon.
People across Australia and New Zealand will be able to catch the blood moon. Here’s how to get the best view.
Test out scientific ideas, connect with your ancestors or just marvel at the beauty of nature.
This Wednesday night, everywhere in Australia will have a box seat for a spectacular total eclipse of the Moon.
In the early morning of May 26, 2021, there will be a super blood-red lunar eclipse. The show will be spectacular and can all be explained by the orbits of the Earth and Moon.
A handful of manuscripts remain which give researchers valuable insights into medieval science.
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Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museums Victoria Research Institute; The University of Melbourne
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Director of the Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Flagship Initiatives, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Adjunct Professor, Centre for Astrophysics, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics, Athabasca University
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Dean of Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Associate Professor in Astronomy, Monash University
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Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate professor, The University of Western Australia
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Associate Professor of Geography, University of South Carolina
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Professor, Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Miami University
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Professor of English, Penn State