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Get Ready for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 08:00pm - 08:30pm
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DATE: May 17, 2023
TIME: 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern Time
WEBINAR: Get Ready for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses
PRESENTERS:
Mark Jones, St. Louis Astronomical Society
MODERATORS:
Don Ficken, St. Louis Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri
Tom Lynch, Amateur Observers’ Society of New York
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Public libraries in North America will have a rare treat on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and Monday, April 8, 2024, as they experience solar eclipses. Due to concerns about eye safety, it is not recommended that libraries modify their telescopes or binoculars for public viewing of these eclipses. However, there are various activities available to libraries to make the solar eclipse a memorable experience for their patrons. Mark Jones from the St. Louis Astronomical Society will provide information on what to expect from the 2023 and 2024 eclipses, as well as low-cost and fun activities that libraries can use during these unique events.
FACEBOOK LIVE
This program will be streamed on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/librarytelescope
ZOOM WEBINAR
Signup for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ukFgldNbSi6Uf2Rd5paVOg
After registering, you will receive access instructions to join the webinar.