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A Problem Squared

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Simulating the Experience of a Solar Eclipse

The hosts discuss ways for a listener unable to travel for solar eclipses to recreate the experience in the UK, from observing starlings blocking out the sun to hiring archers for shade. They recount their own eclipse-watching experiences and explore possibilities like creating artificial eclipses in space. The chapter emphasizes the spectacular visual display and unique wonder of witnessing a solar eclipse, offering accessible alternatives for families to engage in space-related activities.

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