A total solar eclipse will be visible across a portion of the United States on Monday, Aug. 21. For those hoping to catch a glimpse, or just understand more about eclipses, experts will be touring Sno-Isle Libraries over the next several weeks to bring sun facts and safety to community members.
Roger and Linda Kennedy from the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project and Timmy Telescope Solar Astronomy Outreach will be a the Monroe Library at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, bringing along free eclipse glasses, and will discuss the science of the sun and astronomy.
Astronomer and former NASA consultant Kevin Manning will be at the Sultan and Monroe libraries at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, respectively, to discuss how scientists measure space and how objects move and interact. Telescopes will also be available for participants to use.
The solar eclipse will be visible in Washington, but only partially. Find out more at the resource page set up by Sno-Isle Libraries at http://bit.ly/SILeclipse.
Photo courtesy of Jim Hills: Sno-Isle Libraries Teen Librarian Kathy Smargiassi wearing the eclipse glasses and looking at the sun.
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