The best place to watch the solar eclipse in Miami

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Due to the geography of South Florida, residents of this state will have many excellent places to observe the upcoming 21 solar eclipse in August. But some places are distinguished by their favorable location. Remember that the observation point should be chosen with careful preparation, because the next eclipse will have to wait until 8 April 2024.

The maximum eclipse will be seen in Miami in 14: 58.

In miami Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science planning a party from 13: 20 to 16: 20 in the museum’s science square. The cost of the event meets the standard price of attendance and includes special glasses to protect your eyes.

“This will be the first time in 38 years that a total eclipse will be visible from the continental United States, and the first time in 99 years it will cross coast,” museum officials explained. “As long as Miami is outside the 100-kilometer accessibility trajectory, the city will still be able to experience a partial solar eclipse with an impressive 80 percent of the sun's surface obscured by the Moon.”

Frost will be broadcast Nasa eclipse megacastinvolving scientists and members of the public throughout the country, observing and studying the eclipse.

"Our expert astronomy team will be on hand to make sure you're safely exploring the skies using our solar eclipse glasses and solar telescopes," says Frost.

According to Frost, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, causing the moon to temporarily cast its shadow on the earth.

"Solar eclipses occur approximately twice a year, although not all are total, and total eclipses are only visible to those in the path of the Moon's shadow as it crosses the Earth," the museum staffer added. Frost.

Company AT&T gathered the following mobile apps and resources for the smartphone in addition to the special site Nasa eclipsementioned earlier:

• Solar eclipse timer: ($ 1,99) is the only “talking” timer application specifically designed for total solar eclipses. The application will lead you to the path of a solar eclipse, and then with just two taps on your device will tell about the eclipse. The app also tells you when you can safely take off your sunglasses, and then when you should return them back.
• SkySafari 5: ($2,99) - Skysafari 5 shows you 119 000 stars, 220 most famous star clusters, nebulae and galaxies in the sky, including all the major planets and moons of the solar system and more 500 asteroids, comets and satellites. application sky-charting can help you plan an eclipse. The app can also help you choose a site for viewing or photographing an event. You can even reproduce past and future eclipses from anywhere in the world, because the application simulates the sky on 10 000 years in the past or the future.
• Total Solar Eclipse 2017: this is a free app from Exploratoriumwhich gives you access to live video streams Exploratorium with a total solar eclipse. You can configure up to five simultaneous video streams: live stream, organized by teachers Exploratorium and NASA scientists; live broadcast in Spanish; a three-hour telescope broadcast with a full eclipse, as seen from Oregon; a three-hour telescope broadcast with a full eclipse view, as seen from Wyoming; real-time telescope viewing with live music dubbing and accompaniment Kronos Quartet.
• The great photo app: ($ 2,99). After you wear glasses, this app can help capture this event. application Great photo provides interactive photos. You will learn about lighting, exposure, aperture, depth of field, white balancing and much more. You can also check out the website, www.photographyconcentrate.com. It provides an extensive guide to photography from smartphones.

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