Eclipse
Discover how the Ģý explores eclipses—from astrophysics and campus research to history, culture, and community moments.
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Campus & Community
First-year students help NASA study the total solar eclipse
April 2, 2024
Rochester has one of about 30 teams nationwide taking observations for the Citizen CATE 2024 experiment.
Society & Culture
Surprising facts and beliefs about eclipses during medieval and Renaissance times
April 1, 2024
Rochester experts offer historical insights into medieval society’s fascination with astronomical and astrological phenomena.
Society & Culture
7 rare books to celebrate the solar eclipse
March 25, 2024
Although you can’t technically check out these volumes—ranging from a medieval anthology to a mid-20th century how-to guide—they’re still worth ‘checking out.’
Science & Technology
The science behind solar eclipse glasses
March 21, 2024
An optics professor explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse.
Campus & Community
3 old-school tips for viewing the solar eclipse
March 18, 2024
We dug into the campus newspaper archives to trace the evolution of eclipse knowledge—and etiquette—over the last century.
Campus & Community
Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8
March 8, 2024
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the Ģý’s River Campus will be among the prime viewing spots for the next total solar eclipse.
Science & Technology
Eclipse helped Rochester alumnus see solar corona in new light
March 7, 2024
Observations made by William Harkness during the 1869 total eclipse led to a pivotal discovery about the sun’s corona.