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NASA's Curious Universe
Sun Series: Bonus: Dispatches from the Path of Totality
May 3, 2024
Experience the anticipation and diversity of eclipse watchers across the US, follow scientists as they prepare to study the sun's corona during an eclipse, listen to a comet hunter's tale, and witness the excitement in small towns like Paris, Arkansas. Join eclipse chasers in Carbondale for a festive atmosphere leading up to the celestial event, and feel the intense wonder and beauty of a total solar eclipse.
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- Researchers used 16 telescopes to study the sun's corona during the eclipse.
- Citizen science projects like SunSketcher collected data using 32,000 cell phones to enhance solar calculations.
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Unforgettable Experience of the Total Solar Eclipse
Millions of people across North America witnessed the total solar eclipse, with 40 million viewers tuning into NASA's livestream while others travelled to prime locations. Scientists, like solar physicist Ben Bow, meticulously set up equipment comprising 16 telescopes to study the sun's corona during the eclipse. Despite initial cloudy weather, creative solutions like a kite mission were employed to ensure data collection.
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