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An intro to solar eclipses

Solar Eclipse 2020

The AfAS Eclipse page
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Podcast at Cosmic Savannah
Eclipse Android App
AfAS press release on the eclipse

Introduction to solar eclipses
Annular Solar Eclipses
Why are eclipses rare events
21 June 2020 eclipse – where and when
Table of eclipse timings
Protection and safety
Safe eclipse viewing: the pin-hole
Easy pin-hole methods to view the eclipse
Telescope projection and eclipse glasses
Upcoming solar eclipses
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The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is a Pan-African Professional Society of Astronomers, registered in South Africa, as a non-profit, voluntary society. Our vision is to create and support a globally competitive and collaborative astronomy community in Africa. Our mission is to be the voice of astronomy in Africa and to contribute to addressing the challenges faced by Africa through the promotion and advancement of astronomy. Our key objective is to develop Astronomy and Human Capacity throughout the continent of Africa through a vibrant and active AfAS. South Africa currently hosts the Secretariat of AfAS through the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), and our office is located at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town.

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