Lara Eakins from the U.T. Department of Astronomy will tell us all about how solar eclipses have been observed and predicted through the centuries and the role they have played in broadening our understanding of astronomy and physics. We’ll also talk about safe solar observing and things to look for during the April 8 eclipse!

*This is a Zoom AND In-Person presentation. Please let us know your preference (located in the registration field) so we can have a good idea of how many plan to be here. There is limited space for only 30 for in-person attendance. These will be honored to the first come (register) first serve. If you registered for in-person after we have reached capacity, you will receive a Zoom link so you can join virtually.  All will receive the Zoom link regardless.

Lara Eakins is the Public Outreach and Visiting Scholars Program Coordinator in the UT Department of Astronomy. She received her undergraduate degree in Astronomy from UT in 1994 and has been working in the department ever since. She conducts one of the public telescope nights on the UT campus and runs the solar telescope at the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building for K-12 school visits and special events.