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NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse - NASA
NASA has announced its coverage and scientific experiment plans for the total solar eclipse occurring on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Why it matters
People across North America, Europe, and Africa can observe partial effects or watch NASA's live stream of a rare celestial event.
The details
- A WB-57 aircraft will research the Sun's corona within the path of totality.
- Students in Iceland and Spain will launch balloons to study Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA's live broadcast begins at 1:15 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project is located in Iceland
The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project sends student teams to Iceland to launch scientific balloons during the eclipse.
Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project is located in Spain
The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project sends student teams to Spain to launch scientific balloons during the eclipse.
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