Total Solar Eclipse 2024
The upcoming total solar eclipse in April 2024 promises to be a scientific bonanza, with new spacecraft and telescopes offering a unique opportunity to study the sun and Earth. Citizen scientists will play a key role in observing and collecting data during the eclipse.
Key Points
- Citizen scientists will help NASA and research groups understand the planet and star better
- Rockets with science instruments will study the ionosphere during the eclipse
- New spacecraft like NASA's Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter will be studying the sun during the eclipse
Pros
- Unique scientific opportunity to study the sun and Earth
- Citizen scientists can contribute valuable data and observations
Cons
- Potential communication disruptions during the eclipse