This guide highlights resources on solar eclipses and eclipse observation and photography, listing general works as well as guidebooks, eclipse expedition and observation reports, library blog posts and videos, internet websites and more.
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Watching a solar eclipse is a memorable experience, but looking directly at the sun can seriously damage your eyes. Staring at the sun for even a short time without wearing the right eye protection can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness, called solar retinopathy.
In 2014 the American Astronomical Society (AAS)— the major organization of professional astronomers in North America — created the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force (SETF) to help coordinate national preparations for the “Great American Eclipse” of August 21, 2017. The task force, meant to function as a think tank, coordinating body, and communication gateway/hub, was composed of professional and amateur astronomers, formal and informal educators, eclipse chasers, science writers, and outreach specialists.
General information about the solar eclipse.
Run by an Indiana resident, this site includes eclipse simulators and other information about the upcoming eclipses.
Website for those that view eclipses around the world and includes cartoons, photography, and trip reports.
Website created by a film producer to encourage others to view eclipses. It includes photos, calendars, numerous videos, and a database listing dramatic films and documentaries dealing with eclipses.
Website maintained by retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak. Includes large amounts of data and eclipse predictions beneficial for those interested in astrophysics & scientific research.
Meteorologists run this site that is dedicated to climate and weather for celestial events.
Provides information, maps, photos and videos related to all types of solar eclipses around the world.
Website also by Fred Espenak. This site focuses more on eclipse photography, gives plenty of details for beginners, and includes special sections such as eclipse quotations, images of eclipse stamps, etc.
This website has many suggestions for safe eclipse viewing, eclipse parties, activities, and experiments you can do.
NASA studies solar eclipses on the ground, in our atmosphere, and in space, influencing solar and Earth science.
Serves up consolidated imagery and videos in one searchable location.
Website by Xavier M. Jubier that provides Google Maps relating to solar eclipses and their paths across the Earth's surface.
The map shows the visibility of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. You can select any location to see the local type, date, and time of the eclipse.