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What is a Solar Eclipse?

What is a Solar Eclipse? In-Person

People around the globe will soon take in two solar eclipses, with an annular eclipse set for October and a total eclipse expected in April. But what causes this out-of-this world phenomenon? Join University at Albany Associate Physics Professor Matthew Szydagis as he explains what causes this celestial event that captivates so many. Please register online.

Date:
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Dutcher Community Room
Audience:
  Adults     All Ages     Children     Teens  
Categories:
  Travel and the Great Outdoors  
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Matthew Szydagis, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Physics at University at Albany whose research includes experimental astroparticle physics, with a focus on the direct detection of dark matter WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles).