Less than a year away from what could be the most-viewed total solar eclipse in Canadian history, the University of Toronto’s Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics is playing a major role to ensure children can view the sun safely as it passes behind the moon on April 8, 2024.
“We’re acquiring tens of thousands of glasses,” Ilana MacDonald told the Globe & Mail. The Dunlap astronomer and acting outreach coordinator is working with the Trottier Family Foundation to procure and distribute special eclipse viewers to classrooms across the path of totality.
For the first time in decades, a total solar eclipse will pass over major Canadian cities including Hamilton, Kingston and Montreal. The awesome celestial spectacle won’t be visible in these skies for another 120 years.
As Eclipse 2024 approaches, astronomy and astrophysics experts from the Faculty of Arts & Science will be sharing information to help the U of T community, alumni and supporters enjoy a fun, safe and memorable day.
More details to come.
Read the entire article:
- What Canadians need to know to plan for the solar eclipse of a lifetime
April 11, 2023 | Globe & Mail
Interested in creating transformative opportunities for youth to participate in Eclipse 2024? Contact Emily Wilson, Associate Director, Development at emily.wilson@utoronto.ca or 416-978-4177.