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Solar Eclipses: the spectacle and the science - In-person

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2024-04-02 18:30:00 2024-04-02 19:30:00 America/New_York Solar Eclipses: the spectacle and the science - In-person NASA Eclipse Ambassador and Deputy Director of the George Mason Observatory, Dr. Rob Parks will prepare audience members for April 8's solar eclipse. Maggie Nightingale Library -

Tuesday, April 02
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-02 18:30:00 2024-04-02 19:30:00 America/New_York Solar Eclipses: the spectacle and the science - In-person NASA Eclipse Ambassador and Deputy Director of the George Mason Observatory, Dr. Rob Parks will prepare audience members for April 8's solar eclipse. Maggie Nightingale Library -

NASA Eclipse Ambassador and Deputy Director of the George Mason Observatory, Dr. Rob Parks will prepare audience members for April 8's solar eclipse.

Dr. Rob Parks will discuss notable historical solar eclipses, the Sun-Moon-Earth geometry responsible for eclipses, and the science that can be achieved only during these rare events. 

Questions about this program? Contact the branch (240) 773-9550

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Consider viewing the teen classic, Sixteen Candles starring Molly Ringwald at the Maggie Nightingale Library on Wednesday, April 10 at 2:00 pm.

Want to know more about solar eclipses? Take a look at these resources. Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Indoor Program |

Maggie Nightingale Library

Phone: 240-773-9550

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