Eclipse Chasers

latitude 37.804206, longitude -122.448181

Meet the Bay Area's eclipse chasers - adventurers who travel the world to witness and document solar eclipses. In these rare moments, the moon covers the sun for a few minutes, leaving only its fiery atmosphere visible. Watch the China 2008 eclipse and learn about an invention that helped researchers photograph the sun's atmosphere in breathtaking detail.

Duration: 9:56
Original Air Date: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008
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Eclipse Chasers Educator Guide

Excite students about eclipses with QUEST. Follow two scientists as they chase eclipses around the world and learn about a new invention to help capture photographic details of the Sun’s atmosphere.
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