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The Planetary Society's Message to the Rest of Us
The article features Keith Cowing, a space journalist and former NASA employee, discussing topics related to space exploration and the Planetary Society.
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"Crafting a DIY Solar Eclipse Viewer: A Step-by-Step Guide"
With the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse, the demand for solar eclipse glasses has surged, but DIY eclipse viewers can be made at home using household items. NASA offers a cereal box viewer, the Planetary Society suggests a simple pinhole paper projector, and cardboard or paper tube viewers can be made using items like paper towels or toilet paper rolls. These methods provide safe ways to view the eclipse without looking directly at the sun.
"Safe Solar Eclipse Viewing: DIY Viewer, Pinhole Projectors, and Glasses Guide"
With the 2024 total solar eclipse approaching, the demand for solar eclipse glasses has surged, but DIY eclipse viewers can be made at home using household items. NASA offers a cereal box viewer, the Planetary Society provides a simple pinhole paper projector, and cardboard or paper tube viewers can be made using items like paper towel rolls. These methods allow safe viewing of the eclipse without the need for specialized glasses.
"Bill Nye's Epic Solar Eclipse Adventure in Fredericksburg"
Bill Nye "the Science Guy" will be at the Planetary Society's Eclipse-O-Rama 2024 festival in Fredericksburg, Texas, to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8. The two-day camping event will feature talks on astronomy, hands-on activities, and other celebrity guests like Tim Dodd and Bob Pflugfelder. The festival, open to members of The Planetary Society, will take place at a 200-acre private ranch and is designed to provide an unparalleled experience of the total solar eclipse, with general admission starting at $325.
"Planetary Society fights to save NASA's VERITAS Venus mission from delays"
The Planetary Society has written an open letter to Congress requesting support for NASA's stalled VERITAS mission to Venus, which has been indefinitely delayed due to institutional troubles at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The White House has requested just $1.5 million for the mission next year, instead of the projected $56.7 million, effectively halting development. The Planetary Society is asking Congress to establish a 2029 launch date, reducing the delay to just two years, and is also asking members of the public to petition Congress to support the mission.