solar eclipse

Protect Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse

August 13, 2017 | hathawaym

Glasses and hand-held viewers for safe observation of the solar eclipse are in high demand right now. Local retail outlets are sold out, and libraries and other organizations are distributing their limited supplies today, Monday, August 21. 

CPL will be distributing its remaining glasses on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 1:30 PM on the day of the eclipse. 

The American Astronomical Society has put together a list of reputable vendors for those seeking to buy glasses. Or use make your own pin hole viewer, like this one from NASA, or this one using paper plates.

 

Thorndyke Thoughts: The Sun and the Moon

August 2, 2017 | Thorndyke

 

Hey Kids,

You might have heard a little something about the sun going dark on August 21. In honor of this amazing event, we have a few out-of-this-world programs coming up in August: a visit from a traveling planetarium (requires registration) and an eclipse viewing gathering (no registration necessary). To prepare for the big day you can also check out some books on this amazing phenomenon. For more information on viewing the eclipse safely, NASA has answers for you. Happy viewing!

Bear Hugs,

Thorndyke

Looking up! : the science of stargazing by Joe Rao

Provides trivia on the planets, the Sun, and other celestial bodies, including the temperature on the surface of the Sun, why Pluto is considered a dwarf planet, and when and where one can see the next total solar eclipse.

Experience the Solar Eclipse!

Patton

Come by the library on Monday, August 21 to get your official viewing glasses. Join us to watch THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN!!! Certified safe-for-solar-viewing glasses will be available in the Community Room from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, one pair per person age 4 and over, while supplies last, along with some eclipse-related activities as well as a live stream of the eclipse on the projection screen.
Click on or download the Eclipse Across America Flyer from NASA to discover solar eclipse facts, safety tips, and instructions to make your own viewing devices. If you cannot attend but would still like glasses, please take a look at the list of reputable vendors for safe glasses. Listed vendors in the Canton area were sold out as of Sunday, August 13th. Glasses are generously provided by the Space Science Institute's National Center for Interactive Learning and STARnet for Libraries. 

 

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