Hiram Eclipse Watch: August 21, 2017

[Stephens Observatory]

Hiram Eclipse Watch
Join us at Hiram College for Viewing of the Solar Eclipse
Monday, August 21, 2017 • 12:30 to 4:00 PM

The eclipse will take place from 1:07 PM – 3:52 PM local time. Hiram will experience a deep partial solar eclipse. At maximum, 80 percent of the Sun will be covered by our Moon.

In our area maximum eclipse will be reached at 2:32 PM EDT.


What's Happening?

• Our free event will take place on the campus of Hiram College along Hayden Street, north of the village Post Office.
• Members of the public of all ages are enthusiastically invited to attend.
• Free eclipse viewing glasses will be offered (while supplies last) for safe enjoyment of our amazing Sun. Depending upon turnout, we may need to limit one viewer per family.
  
• Solar-equipped telescopes will provide close-up views of the eclipsing Sun and its atmosphere.
• Hosts will offer descriptions of the eclipse occurrence and be available to answer questions.
• Television coverage of the total solar eclipse will be shown indoors via a classroom projector.
• Cars park on nearby village streets.
• Indoor restroom facilities will be open.

For more details and updated information, please visit our website:  StephensObservatory.org



CAUTION - We will strive to make our observing event safe but it is important to note: during the partial eclipse will it be never be safe to look at the Sun without protection for our eyes! DO NOT USE: sunglasses, photo negatives, compact discs, etc., they are not adequate protection! Unprotected viewing of the Sun, even during this eclipse, can result in permanent eye damage.




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James Guilford, Director

Stephens Memorial Observatory

StephensObservatory.org