{"id":2422,"date":"2017-08-12T22:22:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-12T22:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/?p=2422"},"modified":"2017-08-17T14:32:21","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T14:32:21","slug":"solar-eclipse-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/2017\/08\/12\/solar-eclipse-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Eclipse Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ross Pendergraft Library has teamed up with the Department of Physical Sciences<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to host a solar eclipse watch party on August 21st, 2017, from 12:30-1:30.\u00a0 Join us at the observatory patio adjacent to McEver for cold drinks, snacks, and free solar eclipse glasses.\u00a0 The Department of Physical Sciences\u00a0is also providing two telescopes with special solar filters for students, faculty, and staff to view the eclipse close-up. \u00a0All are welcome!<\/p>\n

\"Carl<\/a><\/p>\n

The last total eclipse across the contiguous U.S. has not occurred since 1979, and the whole country is celebrating with viewing parties, parades, and other special events. While Russellville will not be in an area of totality, where the moon completely blocks the sun, we will experience at least 89% of obscuration<\/a><\/strong>, reducing the light of the sun to a sliver.\u00a0 \u00a0The peak is expected to occur at 1:15 P.M.<\/p>\n

\"Interactive<\/a><\/p>\n

Because we will not experience totality here at Tech, there is no safe time to look directly at the sun without special-purpose solar glasses.\u00a0 Looking directly at the sun even if partially obscured can damage your retinas.\u00a0 Do not look at the sun through a camera, telescope, binoculars or other optical device while using the solar eclipse glasses\u2014the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing serious injury.<\/p>\n

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If you miss the eclipse, the Ross Pendergraft Library will show the live-stream from AETN of the eclipse as it passes through South Carolina beginning at 1:30.\u00a0 While there, be sure to pick up a few books to learn more about past, present, and future solar eclipses.<\/p>\n

\"book<\/a>Totality : The Great American Eclipses of 2017 and 2024<\/a><\/h4>\n

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\"Book<\/a>Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets<\/a><\/h4>\n

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\"book<\/a>Mask of the Sun: The Science, History and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses<\/a><\/h4>\n

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\"book<\/a>American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World<\/a><\/h4>\n

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\"Book<\/a>Solar science : Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More<\/a><\/h4>\n

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For more information on this event or questions, email the public services librarian, Sherry Tinerella<\/a> <\/strong>or call (479) 964-0571.\u00a0 \u00a0We hope to see you Monday, August 21st, from 12:30-1:30<\/strong> for the great American solar eclipse. Your next chance to see a solar eclipse over the United States won’t be until 2024, so don\u2019t miss this celestial event!<\/p>\n

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