How do I take a good eclipse photo? Learn how at this GR event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Public Library is hosting two events in preparation for the April 8 solar eclipse.
The total solar eclipse will move across the United States from Texas to Maine. In West Michigan, there will be a 90% partial eclipse.
“As we all know, there’s a solar eclipse coming up in the beginning of April. We are not in the path of totality, but we’re not far from it,” Megan Biggins, director of public services for GRPL, said. “The community is excited, we are excited, so we decided to build some programming around it.”
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She said there’s always a lot of community interest around these types of astronomical events.
On April 3, GRPL has partnered with the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo for interactive presentations. Air Zoo will be bringing in its portable STARLAB planetarium for the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A couple of days later on April 6, GVSU Professor of Physics Douglas Furton will be giving a seminar on the eclipse. Attendees will learn about everything from viewing the eclipse safely to taking a good photo of it.
“We’ve gotten a lot of interest in both of the events,” said Biggins, who recommends people get to the events early.
There’s also a lot of interest in the solar eclipse glasses GRPL will be handing out, she said. Looking at the solar eclipse without protection can cause serious eye damage.
Glasses will be handed out at both events, and beginning March 25 patrons can pick the glasses up from their local branch. Supplies are limited, and it’s first come, first serve, Biggins said.
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