Why is the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, going to be such a huge deal? Michelle Nichols, educator and astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, joins us on a special episode of the Curiosity Podcast to explain everything from the science to the community surrounding this astronomical event.

As Director of Public Observing, Michelle leads the Adler Planetarium’s various telescope and sky observing efforts, including the ‘Scopes in the City telescope outreach program, free nighttime observing in the Doane Observatory via Doane at Dusk, Adler’s telescope volunteer program, and much more.

More reading from Curiosity:
The Overview Effect Describes How Leaving Earth Changes Your Perspective
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Curiosity's Special 2017 Eclipse Hub

More eclipse resources:
Your Total Solar Eclipse Instruction Manual
The 2017 Eclipse at the Adler Planetarium
Safe Solar Viewing Guidelines
Main NASA Site For This Eclipse

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Why is the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, going to be such a huge deal? Michelle Nichols, educator and astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, joins us on a special episode of the Curiosity Podcast to explain everything from the science to the community surrounding this astronomical event.


As Director of Public Observing, Michelle leads the Adler Planetarium’s various telescope and sky observing efforts, including the ‘Scopes in the City telescope outreach program, free nighttime observing in the Doane Observatory via Doane at Dusk, Adler’s telescope volunteer program, and much more.


More reading from Curiosity:

The Overview Effect Describes How Leaving Earth Changes Your Perspective
Many Of History's Greatest Minds Always Made Time For...
Curiosity's Special 2017 Eclipse Hub

More eclipse resources:

Your Total Solar Eclipse Instruction Manual
The 2017 Eclipse at the Adler Planetarium
Safe Solar Viewing Guidelines
Main NASA Site For This Eclipse

To learn more about this topic and many others check out Curiosity.com, download our 5-star iOS or Android app and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe on iTunesStitcherGoogle Play Music, and everywhere else podcasts are found so you don't miss an episode!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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