The image is of the stages of a solar eclipse (credit: Keon Gibson)

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William Francis Taylor, MSc

Virtual Astronomy Lecture:

“Observing April’s Solar Eclipse: A Practical Guide” (A Free, Hybrid Lecture in Bellport, NY)

SPEAKER: William Francis Taylor, MSc, NASA Solar System Ambassador

CO-HOST: South Country Library, Bellport, NY

Registration is required for this free event:

Virtual Attendance: https://bit.ly/VirtualEclipseTalk-Bellport

In-Person Attendance: https://bit.ly/In-PersonEclipseTalk-Bellport

Hamptons Observatory presents a free, hybrid lecture about the April 8th solar eclipse. You can attend the lecture either virtually or in-person at the South Country Library in Bellport, NY (our co-host).

Learn essential tips for safely observing this natural phenomenon, understand the science behind it, and gain insights into the history of eclipses and their cultural significance. Whether you’re a seasoned sky-watcher or new to astronomy, this talk will equip you with actionable knowledge for a memorable eclipse-viewing experience. Weather permitting, after the talk Mr. Taylor will provide an in-person guided tour of the night sky via telescope.

Hamptons Observatory Senior Educator, William Francis Taylor, MSc, has been a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2014, lecturing about the universe around us and sharing his love of the heavens by giving guided tours of the sky through telescopes. He is a life-long East End resident.

Hamptons Observatory would like to thank South Country Library for its kind collaboration and William Francis Taylor for sharing his expertise.

While this lecture is free, donations to support our programs are needed and deeply appreciated regardless of the amount. To make a tax-deductible donation to support our mission, please click HERE. Thanks!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE, HYBRID EVENT:

Virtual Attendance: https://bit.ly/VirtualEclipseTalk-Bellport

In-Person Attendance: https://bit.ly/In-PersonEclipseTalk-Bellport

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