Delve into the beauty and uniqueness of annular eclipses, discussing the necessity of filters for safe viewing. Learn about Coronal Mass Ejections and the technological advancements aiding in the study of solar phenomena, including the role of satellites like the solar dynamics observatory and the upcoming Parker Solar Probe mission.
Could a coronal mass ejection wipe out all electronics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about The Carrington Event, eclipses, and how the Parker Solar Probe doesn’t melt with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta.
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