NASA's Curious Universe Sun Series: How to Experience a Total Solar Eclipse
Mar 26, 2024
Join NASA sun scientists Kelly Korreck and Fred Espenak as they discuss the surreal experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse, the scientific opportunities they offer, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming 2024 eclipse. Explore the historical significance of solar eclipses, the motivations of eclipse chasers, and the transformative impact of observing this celestial phenomenon firsthand.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Embracing the Total Solar Eclipse
01:32 • 3min
Captivating Experience of Witnessing a Total Solar Eclipse and the Anticipation for the Next One
04:58 • 2min
Chasing Total Solar Eclipses
07:05 • 15min
Exploring Solar Eclipses: From Ancient Phenomena to Modern Science
21:40 • 5min
Exploring the Ancient Sun-Watching Practices at Chaco Canyon
26:43 • 9min
Cosmic Unity: Witnessing a Total Solar Eclipse
35:18 • 6min