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Astronomy on Tap
April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Astronomy on Tap- Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701).
Title: Stealing the Sunlight: Your Guide to the 04/08/24 eclipse
Nick Eakes
Join Nick Eakes, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and Astronomy Educator from Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, to discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. Learn the science behind eclipse geometry and discuss some pro-tips for observing in totality and our view of the partial eclipse here in NC. Dive in to some historical accounts of eclipse lore, and find answers to questions like: Is it worth sitting in traffic for 12 hours to see totality? How do we view the eclipse safely? What have people learned from eclipses in the past?
Location: Fullsteam Brewery 726 Rigsbee Ave Durham, NC 27701
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 7:00 pm