Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse such a big deal? And, where and how can you see it safely?
Guest: Aaron LaCluyzé, faculty member in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:06 What is an eclipse?
- 06:42 What will the view of the solar eclipse be from Michigan?
- 07:20 What are the dangers of looking directly at a solar eclipse?
- 10:17 How long will the eclipse last?
- 12:16 What’s the cultural history of eclipses?
- 14:33 How do modern-day scientists predict eclipses?
- 16:53 How was the experience of viewing the 2017 eclipse?
- 18:30 How do you prepare to view a solar eclipse?
- 23:42 Why is a total eclipse worth trying to see?
- 33:19 If I’ve seen an eclipse before, should I still see this one too?
- 35:11 What equipment do I need to view or photograph the eclipse?
- 44:05 What scientific phenomena can be observed during a solar eclipse?
- 46:32 What can scientists learn from viewing a solar eclipse? What can the average person learn?
- 50:26 Are there any philosophical implications of a solar eclipse?
- 52:40 Conclusion
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