Author, astronomer and artist Tyler Nordgren shows history of the solar eclipse
SEATTLE – On July 29, author, astronomer, artist, and professor Tyler Nordgren describes how different cultures interpret eclipses through a series of accounts from a variety of ancient and modern scientists. The 2 p.m. program is based upon his new book,
Sun Moon Earth -The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets. A book signing with Nordgren follows the presentation. The book signing is free; the program is free with admission to the Museum.
The program is an introduction to next month’s rare solar eclipse, which is the first total eclipse of the Sun that will be visible across the United States in almost forty years.
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