Eclipse Watching with Kids

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Learn how to host an eclipse viewing party with youth. 

On April 8, 2024 New Hampshire residents will have an opportunity to see a total solar eclipse.  Join Sky Guy and UNH Astronomy Professor, John Gianforte and 4-H STEM Guy, Claes Thelemarck for a fun workshop on how to throw an eclipse party for youth.  Participants will learn about the basic science of an eclipse, different ways to safely view an eclipse and how to make a pin hole viewer.  This workshop is for teachers, parents, 4-H leaders and other youth volunteers. 

Dates and Locations:

  • Thursday, February 8, 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Online (Zoom)
  • Thursday, March 7, 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Online (Zoom)
  • Saturday, March 9, 2pm – 3:30pm | McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH  

Register Here

For questions or if you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Claes Thelemarck at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or 603-447-3834 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.