ppt designed for interactive display at Zach S. Henderson Library

1. Are You Ready…
Solar Eclipse
2017

2. August 21, 2017 – Total Solar Eclipse!
This event has been described as the “Great
American Eclipse”!
The last time a Total Solar Eclipse was visible
across the entire contiguous United States
was June 8, 1918!
Use the Guide (Solar Eclipse 2017) to explore
this upcoming phenomenon, discover what
we’ll see from GA, how to safely view the
Eclipse, and to participate in the discussion
about this exciting show from Nature.

3. Can You Find the Answers to these Questions?
*ask a Librarian for help!
• What is the earliest recorded total Solar
Eclipse?
• How can I photograph a total Solar Eclipse?
• Can I photograph the eclipse with my Smart
Phone?
• Do Animals really change their behavior
during a total Solar Eclipse?
• How big of a temperature drop do you get
during a total Solar Eclipse?
• What do the nodes of the lunar orbit have
to do with eclipses?
*Share your
answers! Use the
print form
provided, or visit
the guide. We’ll
share on the
wall and our
social media
sites.

4. What will We see in Georgia?
Even areas not in the path of totality
will experience some level of darkness!
Don’t think You will miss it because
you are not in the exact path!

5. August 18, 2017 6,7,8,& 9 pm
Showing at the GS Planetarium
FREE! Reserve Your Tickets up to 7 days
in advance!
For More Information Contact
Clayton Heller, PhD
Director, Planetarium
Dillon Marcy
Planetarium Coordinator
Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Weekends
Phone: (912) 478-5292
Email: planetarium@georgiasouthern.edu

6. Viking sky wolves, Korean fire dogs,
and African versions of celestial
reconciliation—these are only some
of the many ways people around the
world, and through the ages, have
sought to explain solar eclipses.
Myths Surrounding a Solar Eclipse
*Create your own Mythical
Explanation for an Eclipse.
Share it with us using the
provided post-its. We’ll post
them on the wall, and share
the most creative on our
social media sites!
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/11/131101-
solar-eclipse-myth-legend-space-science/

7. Download the App -
Total Solar Eclipse
Tune in to five simultaneous video streams, all from your smart
phone or tablet:
•Live coverage hosted by Exploratorium educators and NASA
scientists
•Live coverage in Spanish hosted by Exploratorium educators
•Non-narrated 3-hour live telescope view of the full eclipse as
seen from Oregon
•Non-narrated 3-hour live telescope view of the full eclipse as
seen from Wyoming
•Live telescope view with live musical sonification and
accompaniment by the Kronos Quartet

8. Glasses Coming Soon!
Viewing a Solar Eclipse requires Special Eyewear!
NEVER view a Solar Eclipse with the Naked Eye, or even with
Regular Sunglasses!
We will soon have glasses you can use to view the Eclipse
safely.
Decorate your Glasses and Share a photo on our Social
Media Sites. #askzachEclipse2017!

9. Display Case!
Items in the Display Case are from the Zach S. Henderson
Library.
Feel free to check out any items that interest you! Simply ask
for help at the Circulation Desk

10. Use the Highlighted Research
Guide to Learn More!
Access the Guide at this Station
Access the Guide from anywhere by going to:
Georgiasouthern.libguides.com/solareclipse2017