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Observing solar eclipses in the developing world

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2006

Jay M. Pasachoff
Jay M. Pasachoff*
Affiliation:
Williams College – Hopkins Observatory, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA email: [email protected]
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Abstract

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Astronomers have opportunities at least twice a year to use partial, annular, or total eclipses of the Sun, or planetary transits, to interest the public in astronomy through their observations. It is important to provide accurate information about the pleasures and hazards of looking toward the Sun. The International Astronomical Union helps by providing knowledgeable information from experienced eclipse observers.

Keywords

eclipses: solarastronomy education
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 2 , Special Session SPS5: Astronomy for the developing world , August 2006 , pp. 265 - 268
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2007

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