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Preparing for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Workshop

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Explore the scientific and practical aspects of the 2017 total solar eclipse in this 50-minute AGU workshop. Learn about the eclipse's nationwide impact, safe viewing methods, and the extensive scientific opportunities it presents. Gain insights from experts including NASA scientists and university researchers as they discuss eclipse mechanics, visualization techniques, coronal mass ejections, and specialized observation equipment. Discover citizen science initiatives, numerical simulations, and other activities surrounding this rare astronomical event. Prepare for an unforgettable celestial experience while understanding its significance for both the general public and scientific community.

Syllabus

Introduction
The 2017 solar eclipse
How an eclipse is created
Eclipse Visualization
Solar Insulation
Eclipses
ShadiHubbell
Coronal mass ejection
Corona features
Special filters
Coronal mass ejections
Capturing coronal mass ejections
Looking at the Sun safely
The totality sequence
Safety
Questions
Harvey Lyford
Jay Anderson
Rick Lubbock
Deep Dive
Google Maps
Michael Zeiler
Sofia
Citizen Science
Other activities
Numerical simulations
Safety question

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