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Astronomers, eclipse watchers mingle at Perot Museum event in Dallas


April 12, 2024

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas organized an eclipse party on the plaza, welcoming thousands of attendees to witness the eclipse together while being guided by astronomers. Jean Martin and Christopher Erickson, who traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area, eagerly awaited the start of the Great North American Eclipse event. This marked their second total solar …

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People and animals experience a total solar eclipse at the Dallas Zoo


April 12, 2024

More than 4,000 individuals gathered at the Dallas Zoo on Monday to witness the total solar eclipse, creating special memories and experiences during the celestial event. The zoo offered a unique menu featuring eclipse-themed pizza and popcorn for guests, who took the opportunity to craft memorable moments during the eclipse. Russ Nickel from California shared one such moment, where his …

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Sunny with a chance of totality, thousands flock to Arkansas for total eclipse


April 12, 2024

Russellville, Arkansas, nestled in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, was hailed as one of the prime locations to witness the extraordinary transition from day to night during the total solar eclipse. In anticipation of the event, which drew crowds nearly three times the city’s population of 29,000, Russellville and Pope County authorities had been making preparations for months. …

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Solar eclipse seekers descend on Cotton Bowl for sun, moon, and you viewing party


April 12, 2024

Before dawn on Monday, eager visitors gathered at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, eagerly anticipating a seat to witness what many consider a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: a total solar eclipse. Teacher Summer Liu, recalling a NASA scientist’s analogy likening a partial eclipse to high school lunch and a total eclipse to dinner at the White House, emphasized the significance of …

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Looked at the solar eclipse without glasses? How to know if your eyes are damaged


April 12, 2024

On Monday afternoon, millions of Americans had the opportunity to witness a rare solar eclipse, but while some adhered to safety guidelines by wearing protective glasses, others risked eye damage by viewing the event with their naked eyes. Directly observing the sun during a solar eclipse, or at any time, can result in permanent eye injury. The eclipse is only …

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Southwest Airlines captures stunning solar eclipse photos at 35,000 feet on Texas flights


April 12, 2024

As millions of people across the United States marveled at the rare total solar eclipse, a fortunate group of travelers enjoyed a truly unforgettable experience at an altitude of 35,000 feet. Southwest Airlines, a beloved carrier known for its innovative approach, hosted an exclusive inflight “Solarbration” for passengers aboard select flights within the eclipse’s path. Complete with eclipse-themed glasses, napkins, …

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Did you see those mysterious twinkles before and after the total solar eclipse?


April 12, 2024

If you had the opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8th, you might have observed a captivating phenomenon known as shadow bands. These are thin, undulating lines of alternating light and dark that move parallel on plain surfaces just before and after the celestial event. According to NASA, the intensity, motion, and direction of these bands are …

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Artist captures solar eclipse by harnessing sun power


April 12, 2024

In a unique display of creativity, Michael Papadakis captured the total solar eclipse in North Texas using a special technique. Utilizing heliography, a method that harnesses and concentrates the sun’s rays with mirrors and lenses, the artist etched a landscape onto a wooden canvas. Known as Sunscribes on social media, Papadakis combines science, art, and ancient photographic techniques to manipulate …

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Trial against former doctor accused of tampering with IV bags enters second week


April 12, 2024

In Dallas Federal Court, the high-profile trial of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, a former anesthesiologist, entered its second week on Tuesday. Ortiz faces ten counts of tampering with and adulterating IV bags at a clinic where he previously worked. The allegations against Ortiz include tampering with IV bags, resulting in medical emergencies and one fatality at Baylor Scott and White Surgical …

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No kidding, Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s new landscape crew is a herd of goats


April 7, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has enlisted a unique cleaning crew, affectionately dubbed the “Greatest Of All Time.” From now until April 15, the botanical garden is hosting a small herd of goats to assist in clearing out an invasive plant species in the Native Texas Boardwalk area. This eco-friendly approach, commonly referred to as “goat-scaping,” involves utilizing goat herd …

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