The History and Science of Eclipses

On August 21st, we will be treated to a total and partial solar eclipse across North America. In preparation, I will talk about the history and the science of eclipses, answering questions such as “When was the earliest recorded solar eclipse?” “How do we predict when and where we can see the eclipse?” and “Why are they so rare?” I will also discuss how we can observe the solar eclipse with and without a telescope, and what makes the eclipse exciting for scientists.

Speaker: Eve Lee, UC Berkeley