Several eclipse-focused projects are set to make big scientific contributions this coming Monday, April 8.
While many projects are already in full swing, theres still time for you to take part and contribute.
And the good news: No specialized knowledge required.
During the eclipse on July 2, 2019, which was seen in South America, Argentine students collected cloud observations and temperature data, which they uploaded using the GLOBE Eclipse tool.Photo: NASA/Pablo Cecchi
Observations can be taken from on, near, or off the eclipse path.
Sunsketcher
NASAsSunSketcher projecttasks volunteers with measuring the Suns shape during the solar eclipse using afree smartphone app.
A video tutorial can be accessedhere.
These images will help scientists better understand the Suns moment-to-moment changes during the eclipse.
Live stream links will be availablehere.
Volunteers can either build their own radio telescope using a kit provided by the project or use existing equipment.
Practice sessions have already beencompleted, but you may catch some audible signs of the eclipse at thislive feed.
This effort, open to citizen scientists, provides an accessible way to contribute to solar and ionospheric research.
The resulting data will enhance the understanding of the ionosphere and could even contribute to solar event studies.
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