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Eclipse Information: Home
In anticipation of The Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017, start your stellar exploration here.
WELCOME
Solar Eclipses are rare but stunning celestial events. When the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, the moon will block out the sun for a brief time. August 21, 2017, was the last time a total solar eclipse was visible in the continental United States. The next eclipse to be viewed in the US will be on:
April 8, 2024.
HKDPL distributed 1,000 FREE Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses so patrons could safely look at the sun for the 2017 eclipse.
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Links for more information
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NASA's Information on Eclipse 2017National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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NASA Space Place on EclipsesNASA's child friendly website with simple explanations on eclipses. Includes videos, downloadable posters, activities and more information about our solar system.
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Great American EclipseClearing house of information about this eclipse and others.
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Eclipse 2017Eclipse2017.org has been established to provide information to news media, elected officials, school administrators and teachers, and the general public as to exactly how to view the magnificent total eclipse of the sun in 2017!
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American Astronomical SocietySolar Eclipse Across American
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Astronomy Magazine Eclipse InfoKeep up-to-date on how to plan for eclipse day, everything you need to know about the Sun and eclipses, and all the best tools and equipment. Don't forget to check out HKDPL physical copies of this magazine, available for check-out.
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The Vanishing Sun - Eclipse Tales from Around the WorldThese multi-cultural eclipse folktales were researched and recorded by professional storytellers Cassandra Wye and Fran Stallings at the request of the Lunar and Planetary Institute.
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Celestron Photography and Viewing EquipmentGet everything you need to plan, experience, photograph, and celebrate America’s total solar eclipse including 100% Solar Safe glasses, binoculars, and telescopes, plus smartphone/DSLR photo filters, eclipse transit maps, posters, booklets, and more!
Librarian
VIDEOS
What is a Solar Eclipse?
Courtesy of Exploratorium
?Que es un eclipse solar?
Courtesy of Exploratorium
Getting to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse by Ana Aceves with Sky & Telescope
You can check out They Might Be Giants music CDs from the children's collection!
From the Stacks! Check-out these materials.
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Sun Moon Earth by With beautiful illustrations and a detailed map, Sun Moon Earth has everything you need to get ready for the 2017 solar eclipse. On August 21, 2017, more than ten million Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: the first total eclipse of the sun in America in almost forty years. In Sun Moon Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these dramatic events. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses' cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, Sun Moon Earth is the ideal guide for all eclipse watchers and star gazers alike.Call Number: Express/Fast Adult Nonfiction 523.7809 NorISBN: 9780465060924Publication Date: 2016-09-13 -
Eclipses by Discusses eclipses, explaining what they are, how they came to be, and how they impact human life.Call Number: Children's Nonfiction J 523.9 MorISBN: 9781616906313Publication Date: 2011-07-15 -
Eclipses by Expand your young reader's universe! Simple, straightforward text paired with vibrant photos and colorful diagrams breaks down scientific concepts of eclipses, such as the alignment of the sun, Earth, and the moon. Types of eclipses are described, including partial, total, and annular solar eclipses as well as partial and total lunar eclipses. Also discussed are the discovery of eclipses and how scientists study them with telescopes and other tools. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a glossary with phonetics, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.Call Number: Children's Nonfiction J 523.8 ZapISBN: 9781617146886Publication Date: 2011-01-01 -
Every Soul a Star by And as streams of light fan out behind the darkened sun like the wings of a butterfly, I realize that I never saw real beauty until now. At Moon Shadow, an isolated campground, thousands have gathered to catch a glimpse of a rare and extraordinary total eclipse of the sun. It's also were three lives are about to be changed forever: Ally likes the simple things in life--labyrinths, star-gazing, and comet-hunting. Her home, the Moon Shadow campground, is a part of who she is, and she refuses to imagine it any other way. Popular and gorgeous (everybody says so), Bree is a future homecoming queen for sure. Bree wears her beauty like a suit of armor. But what is she trying to hide? Overweight and awkward, jack is used to spending a lot of time alone. But when opportunity knocks, he finds himself in situations he never would have imagined and making friends in the most unexpected situations. Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, Wendy Mass weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.Call Number: Children's Fiction J MassISBN: 9780316002561Publication Date: 2008-10-01 -
The Moon Book by "Did you know the moon is a satellite? In fact, the moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. In beautiful, spacious visuals, children will learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration, and the moon's effect on the Earth." -- (Source of summary not specified)Call Number: Children's Entertainment DVD JDVD MooISBN: 9781682621271 -
Explore Space by Travel to the farthest reaches of space from the safety of your home planet with this Exploring Space compilation. Learn about human exploration of our neighboring planets, our sun and solar system, stars and the constellations they make. Explore each of the planets in our solar system and get the big picture of the size and structure of the universe.Call Number: J View 629.4 NatISBN: 9781616574192 -
Here Comes Science by Children's Songs. Titles: Science is real -- Meet the elements -- I am a paleontologist (with Danny Weinkauf) -- The bloodmobile -- Electric car (with Robin Goldwasser) -- My brother the ape -- What is a shooting star? -- How many planets? -- Why does the sun shine? -- Why does the sun really shine? -- Roy G. Biv -- Put it to the test -- Photosynthesis -- Cells -- Speed and velocity (with Marty Beller) -- Computer assisted design -- Solid liquid gas -- Here comes science -- Bonus track: The ballad of Davey Crocket (in outer space).Call Number: JCD T
Solar Fun Films
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King Solomon's MinesBased on the book by H. Rider Haggard. A trio of adventurers including Allan Quatermain set off through the dark jungles of Africa in search of the legendary treasure trove of the diamond mines of King Solomon and become involved in a bloody civil war within a lost African tribe. -
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtBased on the book by Mark Twain. Hank Morgan finds himself transported back to England's Dark Ages -- where he is immediately captured and sentenced to death at Camelot. Fortunately, he's quick-witted, and in the process of saving his life he turns himself into a celebrity -- winning himself the position of prime minister as well as the lasting enmity of Merlin. -
Watcher in the WoodsBased on the book by Robert Liparulo. It's not just the house that's keeping secrets. Pretending everything's all right is harder than it sounds. But the Kings know that even if they told the truth about the bizarre things happening in their house, no one would believe them. They're hyper-focused on rescuing their lost family member before anyone finds out what's going on. But when a stranger shows up to take their house, their options start dwindling fast. Why would he be so interested in a run-down old place? And what secret is he hiding--just as he hides the scars that crisscross his body? The mystery gets stranger with each passing day. Will the Kings be able to find a way to harness the house's secrets and discover who is watching their every move before another gets snatched into an unknown world?
