The Scientific Magic of Total Solar Eclipses - Livestream

Throughout the millennia, total solar eclipses have instilled fear in some people while inspiring others, as the Sun’s wispy corona reveals itself in fleeting moments lasting anywhere from seconds to under 7 minutes. The recognition that the Sun’s corona is the extension of the solar atmosphere into space, together with deep rooted magnetic fields which pop up in strange ways from the solar surface, is less than a century old. With this discovery, our nearest star has paved the way for understanding some fundamental processes in nature that shape not only our immediate environment but the Universe itself. The consequences of such an expansion can be awe-inspiring yet fearful in some rare cases. In this talk, I will lead the audience through some of the recent scientific discoveries and adventures across cultures of the Solar Wind Sherpas.

Speaker: Shadia Habbal, Solar Wind Sherpas

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