Cosmic Catastrophes: Solar Storms and Eclipses

This chapter explores the impact of coronal mass ejections and historical solar events like the Carrington event on modern technology and communication. It reflects on the fragility of our tech-dependent society in the face of cosmic phenomena like supernovas and hypernovas while also discussing the awe-inspiring experience of witnessing a solar eclipse. The discussion blends scientific insight with humor as it contemplates both the beauty and potential disasters posed by astronomical occurrences.