Solar eclipse

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Experience the Eclipse at Pacific Science Center

by Todd Bishop on June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 at 12:31 pmComment

This summer, witness a solar eclipse, a truly astounding celestial event, at the epicenter of science in Seattle: Pacific Science Center. A total solar eclipse is a unique phenomenon that… Read More

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Lowell Observatory Solar Eclipse Experience 2017

by Clare McGrane on July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 at 10:46 amComment

Come experience the total solar eclipse with real astronomers from Lowell Observatory. Our astronomers, educators, and personalities from the Science Channel will narrate the eclipse as it occurs. Lowell Observatory… Read More

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Eclipse Journal: Dispatches from the path of totality

by Alan Boyle on August 19, 2017August 19, 2017 at 8:01 pmComment

GeekWire reporters and correspondents are documenting the 2017 solar eclipse from the Pacific Northwest, including our home base in Seattle and locations in the “Path of Totality” in Oregon. Follow… Read More

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Don’t panic, but be ready: Last-minute guide to the all-American solar eclipse

by Alan Boyle on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 at 3:04 pmComment

It’s prime time at last for the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, America’s first coast-to-coast dose of totality in 99 years. Maybe you’re a veteran eclipse-chaser who’s been preparing for… Read More

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Amazon hands out refunds for solar eclipse glasses that lack NASA’s approval

by Alan Boyle on August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 at 5:08 pmComment

Amazon says it’s giving customers refunds for solar viewing glasses and filters that aren’t covered by the American Astronomical Society’s list of reputable vendors. “Safety is among our highest priorities,”… Read More

From 1979 to 2017: How we’ve changed since the Northwest’s last total solar eclipse

by Chelsey Ballarte on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 at 2:52 pmComment

When the daytime sky darkens on Aug. 21, it’ll be the first time in more than 38 years that a total solar eclipse can be seen from the mainland U.S.… Read More

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As eclipse nears, astronomers issue warning about fake solar glasses

by Alan Boyle on August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 at 8:10 pmComment

The country’s top astronomical organization says it’s alarmed by reports that potentially unsafe eclipse glasses are flooding the market in advance of the all-American solar eclipse on Aug. 21 –… Read More

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Seattle science educator Dennis Schatz celebrates his asteroid – and the eclipse

by Alan Boyle on August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 at 6:26 pmComment

The Pacific Science Center’s senior adviser, Dennis Schatz, has achieved a kind of fame that so far has eluded the likes of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Microsoft co-founder Bill… Read More

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Here comes the sun’s corona: What eclipse chasers will see during totality in August

by Alan Boyle on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 at 11:09 amComment

Skywatchers will see a rare celestial sight during the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse: the sun’s shimmering outer atmosphere, known as the corona. What will it look like? Astronomers worked… Read More

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Oregon’s prime solar eclipse zone braces for the agony and the ecstasy of totality

by Alan Boyle on July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 at 8:18 am1 Comment

MADRAS, Ore. – If there’s one thing central Oregon has in abundance, it’s open space. And that’s a good thing for the total solar eclipse that’s due to sweep through the… Read More

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Got eclipse glasses? Here’s how to get ’em

by Alan Boyle on July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 at 6:15 pm 8 Comments

All of the continental United States and Canada will witness a solar eclipse on Aug. 21, but you’ll need eye protection to see the partial phase safely. This may be… Read More

All along eclipse ‘zone of totality,’ small towns make big bets to cash in on total darkness

by Bob Sullivan on July 25, 2017July 27, 2017 at 6:01 pmComment

(I’ve just spent a month driving back and forth across America, with Rusty, as I do every summer, visiting small towns with big dreams. This summer is different, however –… Read More

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T-minus-1 month: Cellphone carriers are gearing up for a solar eclipse Super Bowl

by Alan Boyle on July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 at 4:03 pmComment

One month from today, Americans could well be in on the most photographed, most widely shared total solar eclipse in history – but it’s up to telecom providers to make sure… Read More

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Great American Eclipses

by Todd Bishop on June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 at 12:21 pmComment

On August 21, the United States will enjoy a rare eclipse of the sun. For those of us in Seattle, it will appear as a partial eclipse, but a swath… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Women’s Startup Hackathon, Great American Eclipses, and more

by Clare McGrane on July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 at 11:30 amComment

Diversity — or lack thereof — in the tech and startup worlds is a persistent problem. But there are plenty of opportunities to highlight and support the work being done by… Read More

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How to watch August’s total solar eclipse without actually going outside

by Chelsey Ballarte on July 9, 2017July 17, 2017 at 4:16 pmComment

Even though the track of a total solar eclipse will stretch from America’s West Coast to the East Coast on Aug. 21, not everyone will get to see the spectacle… Read More

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ECLIPSE author Bryan Brewer, 21+

by Todd Bishop on June 28, 2017June 29, 2017 at 8:12 amComment

Eclipse expert and author Bryan Brewer provides details and perspective to help you get the most out of your eclipse experience! Explore the history and science concerning this most fleeting… Read More

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Alaska Airlines sets up flight to chase total solar eclipse – with a two-seat giveaway

by Alan Boyle on June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 at 4:17 pmComment

Alaska Airlines has scheduled a flight from Portland to chase views of the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse over the clouds, but you can’t book a seat online. The charter… Read More

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NASA enlists citizen scientists to widen its view of totality during solar eclipse

by Chelsey Ballarte on June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 at 2:52 pm1 Comment

Scientists are gearing up to gather data from the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, but the most crucial observations can be made during only two minutes of totality — unless… Read More

It’s T-minus-2 months to solar eclipse: Officials brace for totality traffic jams

by Chelsey Ballarte on June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 at 1:05 pmComment

The all-American total solar eclipse is still two months away, but federal and state agencies are already getting the word out about how eclipse-chasers can keep safe and sane. It’s… Read More

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Author lays out all you need to know about August’s all-American total solar eclipse

by Chelsey Ballarte on June 17, 2017June 19, 2017 at 9:11 amComment

If you’re planning to witness the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, don’t forget the bubbly. That’s one piece of advice from Seattle’s Bryan Brewer, who’s had five encounters with… Read More

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Science in the City: Total Solar Eclipse 101

by Todd Bishop on May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 at 3:38 pmComment

Get ready for August’s upcoming total solar eclipse with Dennis Schatz, nationally recognized astronomy educator. Discover what causes eclipses, learn how to view them safely, and find out why it… Read More

First-of-its-kind stamp will use body heat to change images in celebration of Aug. 21 solar eclipse

by Kurt Schlosser on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 at 10:04 am 2 Comments

When you press a stamp onto a letter this summer, be sure to take a second look after you release your finger. The United States Postal Service is releasing a… Read More

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Oregon offers 1,000 campsites in eclipse zone – and they’re gone in 90 minutes

Watch on the Web: ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse serves as a warmup for totality

by Alan Boyle on February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 at 11:21 am1 Comment

Skywatchers in South America and Africa will be seeing an unusual “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse on Sunday, and the rest of us should be able to look over their… Read More

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Experience the Eclipse at Pacific Science Center

Lowell Observatory Solar Eclipse Experience 2017

Eclipse Journal: Dispatches from the path of totality

Don’t panic, but be ready: Last-minute guide to the all-American solar eclipse

Amazon hands out refunds for solar eclipse glasses that lack NASA’s approval

From 1979 to 2017: How we’ve changed since the Northwest’s last total solar eclipse

As eclipse nears, astronomers issue warning about fake solar glasses

Seattle science educator Dennis Schatz celebrates his asteroid – and the eclipse

Here comes the sun’s corona: What eclipse chasers will see during totality in August

Oregon’s prime solar eclipse zone braces for the agony and the ecstasy of totality

Got eclipse glasses? Here’s how to get ’em

All along eclipse ‘zone of totality,’ small towns make big bets to cash in on total darkness

T-minus-1 month: Cellphone carriers are gearing up for a solar eclipse Super Bowl

Great American Eclipses

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Women’s Startup Hackathon, Great American Eclipses, and more

How to watch August’s total solar eclipse without actually going outside

ECLIPSE author Bryan Brewer, 21+

Alaska Airlines sets up flight to chase total solar eclipse – with a two-seat giveaway

NASA enlists citizen scientists to widen its view of totality during solar eclipse

It’s T-minus-2 months to solar eclipse: Officials brace for totality traffic jams

Author lays out all you need to know about August’s all-American total solar eclipse

Science in the City: Total Solar Eclipse 101

First-of-its-kind stamp will use body heat to change images in celebration of Aug. 21 solar eclipse

Oregon offers 1,000 campsites in eclipse zone – and they’re gone in 90 minutes

Watch on the Web: ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse serves as a warmup for totality

Totality-minus-6 months: Ten ways to get fired up for an all-American solar eclipse

Photos: Check out a ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse over Africa, and get set for our turn

One year before total solar eclipse, viewing spots are filling up fast

Alaska Airlines changes Anchorage-Honolulu flight to catch total solar eclipse

Watch this week’s total solar eclipse online – and get set for 2017’s big one

Application Deadline for Seattle Angel Conference SAC XII

Lowell Observatory Solar Eclipse Experience 2017

Experience the Eclipse at Pacific Science Center