Eclipse Education

Common Misconceptions About Eclipse Glasses and Eclipse Viewers: Separating Fact from Fiction - Eclipse Optics

Common Misconceptions About Eclipse Glasses and Eclipse Viewers: Separating Fact from Fiction

Hey there, skygazers and celestial aficionados! If you've ever stood under the open sky, holding your breath while watching the sun disappear behind the moon, you've likely been enchanted by the cosmic ballet of a solar eclipse. It's a magical...

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What to Look For Before Purchasing Eclipse Glasses for the October Annular Eclipse - Eclipse Optics

What to Look For Before Purchasing Eclipse Glasses for the October Annular Eclipse

The celestial phenomenon known as an eclipse never ceases to captivate us, and an upcoming annular eclipse has everyone excited. On this special occasion, the Moon will cover the Sun but leave a glowing "ring of fire" visible in the...

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The Importance of Wearing Eclipse Glasses During an Annular or Total Eclip - Eclipse Optics

The Importance of Wearing Eclipse Glasses During an Annular or Total Eclip

Introduction Eclipses have fascinated human beings for millennia. The celestial event in which the Moon temporarily blocks the light of the Sun creates a sense of wonder and awe. While these phenomena provide us with a unique opportunity to marvel...

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The Vital Importance of Wearing Eclipse Glasses During an Annular or Total Eclipse - Eclipse Optics

The Vital Importance of Wearing Eclipse Glasses During an Annular or Total Eclipse

The celestial phenomena of solar eclipses have fascinated humanity for millennia. These rare events, in which the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun's light either partially or entirely, continue to captivate our imagination. However,...

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Comprehensive List of the Next 50 Years of Solar and Lunar Eclipses

The Next Half-Century of U.S. Eclipses: A Skywatcher's Guide For those enamored with the celestial ballet of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, eclipses are events of wonder and scientific interest. From the dimming of light during a solar eclipse to...

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Thousands Gather to Witness 2020 South American Solar Eclipse

Thousands Gather to Witness 2020 South American Solar Eclipse A Celestial Show of a Lifetime Graces the Skies of Chile and Argentina December 14, 2020 – Spectators across Chile and Argentina were treated to a celestial spectacle on Monday as...

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Viewing Planetary Transits of the Sun Through Eclipse Glasses - Eclipse Optics

Viewing Planetary Transits of the Sun Through Eclipse Glasses

A Safe and Spectacular Experience In the realm of celestial phenomena, planetary transits of the sun—events during which a planet passes between the Earth and the sun—hold a special allure for sky gazers. These transits are not just captivating spectacles;...

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The Many Uses of Solar Viewers - Eclipse Optics

The Many Uses of Solar Viewers

More Than Just Stargazing Solar viewers, commonly known as solar filters or solar glasses, are not just for astronomers and skygazers; they offer a wide range of applications for both professionals and enthusiasts alike. As the name suggests, these are...

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Middle School Lesson Plan: Building an Eclipse Observation Log - Eclipse Optics

Middle School Lesson Plan: Building an Eclipse Observation Log

Lesson Plan: Building an Observation Log of the October Annular Eclipse Grade Level: Middle School (6-8) Subject: Science (Astronomy) Duration: Two 60-minute sessions Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Explain what an...

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