Virtual Program: UNH Observatory & Eclipse 2024

 

On May 22nd, our GSAs were honored to hear a program given by John Gianforte, Director of the UNH Observatory about the UNH Observatory and the Total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8th 2024.

 


Watch in a separate screen: https://www.screencast.com/t/P0sVxlwdZt9

Program recorded May 2023

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John S. Gianforte
Director, UNH Observatory,
Extension Associate Professor/Space Science Education,
State Specialist
DeMeritt Hall 227
John.Gianforte@unh.edu
603-862-2829
WB1DMI

Additional Resources he mentioned:

UNH Physics & Astronomy Department – UNH Observatory
https://ceps.unh.edu/physics/observatory
Numerous public programs for children and adults.
 

Find Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Your City
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/

Eclipse Glasses and lenses
Sunglasses aren’t safe! Be sure your eye protection is certified safe.
Research your appropriate camera and telescope filters. They can be damaged in seconds.
https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification

NH Division of Travel and Tourism – Eclipse Resources
https://www.visitnh.gov/industry-members/work-together/total-solar-eclipse

Solar Eclipses NASA
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/sun/new-nasa-map-details-2023-and-2024-solar-eclipses-in-the-us