Summary:

Welcome to the Cosmos Safari Podcast Presented by Celestron. In this episode, my co-host, the last-minute astronomer and I discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024, and our personal experiences and lessons learned during the 2017 total solar eclipse.

A Special Thanks to Will Young at https://www.deepskydude.com/ for the right to use his awesome music.

Sources and Links:

• Rob’s 2017 Eclipse Video - https://youtu.be/APEqM_q3ATc?si=IxUrUDEZY0uWCCUT
• Cosmos Safari Episode with Gordon Telepun - https://youtu.be/rZFnlYfNweE?si=9GW41IQKPoRwjsp_
• Gordon Telepun’s Solar Eclipse Timer App - https://www.solareclipsetimer.com/
• Kid’s Eclipse Activity Book - https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/kids/kid-activity-book
• EclipSmart Solar Eclipse Glasses Observing Kit https://www.celestron.com/products/eclipsmart-solar-eclipse-glasses-observing-kit?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=44405&utm_content=googleshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2SyAZqAOTKp2g9NIx5FNiyYWOdSc3_nW5Bsdp7IU1YYBZ_jQwMR8kWBoCo7AQAvD_BwE
• Eclipsmart Travel Solar Scope 50 Refractor Telescope - https://www.celestron.com/products/eclipsmart-travel-solar-scope-50-refractor-telescope
• Eclipsmart Universal Solar Filter - https://www.celestron.com/products/eclipsmart-universal-solar-filter
• Eclipsmart 12x50mm Porro Solar Binoculars - https://www.celestron.com/products/eclipsmart-12x50mm-porro-solar-binoculars
• More Celestron Eclipsmart Products: https://www.celestron.com/collections/eclipsmart-solar-safe-products
• Celestron Eclipse Watch Website - https://www.celestron.com/pages/eclipsewatch
• Trivia facts - https://nationaleclipse.com/trivia.html

Let the countdown to the cosmos commence as the Last Minute Astronomer and I recount the celestial splendor of past solar eclipses and beam with excitement for the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse. With the awe of totality etched in our memories, we traverse the patchwork of personal anecdotes and viewing strategies that both seasoned and first-time eclipse chasers will find invaluable. Imagine standing in the moon's shadow as we paint a vivid picture of the expansive path this solar phenomenon will carve across the globe, and let our tales of family adventures intertwined with celestial wonder inspire your own journey toward the sun's cor

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