Get your glasses for the total solar eclipse at any Austin Community College District (ACC) campus beginning Monday, April 1. The following week, on April 8, most of Central Texas will be in the direct line to witness a total solar eclipse.
These glasses are free, and we encourage everyone to grab a pair for themselves, friends, and family to join in the eclipse excitement (limit three per person). Remember, these glasses are designed to protect your eyes during the eclipse, so get yours early and be prepared.
Total solar eclipses are rare, can only be seen from certain parts of the Earth, and last for only a few minutes at most. They occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the entire disk of the sun and casting a shadow on the Earth’s surface.
ACC Physics & Astronomy Professor Dr. Michael Endl is an expert in the eclipse phenomenon. He sat with us to discuss what makes a total solar eclipse such a remarkable celestial event. Watch the special ACC Experts episode below.
Endl and other ACC experts will be on campus during the total eclipse to answer your questions. All campuses will have areas to watch the event, and four campuses will offer special watch events with faculty on hand and telescopes for you to check out. The events are free and open to all ACC students, employees, and their families.
For more information, visit austincc.edu/totaleclipse.
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