Solar eclipses are a scientific phenomenon, yet they also have a very human history.
Its a history full of people who have watched and studied the Sun and Moon and been moved by the experience, a history of new science learned alongside the changes of human life and society, and the ongoing history of a state preparing for the arrival of a total solar eclipse in 2024.
Join us to learn more and prepare to be amazed!
The Sun, the Moon, & the Hoosier State - Episode 1
A visit to the Falls of the Ohio River, on the southern border of Indiana, where on June 24, 1778, George Rogers Clark and a group of Revolutionary War militiamen witnessed a partial solar eclipse as they crossed the rapids to set off to launch a surprise attack against the outpost at Kaskaskia and from there to take over the territory that would include the future state of Indiana. Also, an introduction to this podcast and to solar eclipses, and discussion of who else was observing and noticing this prominent solar eclipse during the Revolutionary War.
The Sun, The Moon, & The Hoosier State - Podcast Intro
Introducing The Sun, The Moon, and The Hoosier State! This podcast is about eclipses and their history, explored through their connections to the state of Indiana. Its a history full of people who have watched and studied the Sun and Moon and been moved by the experience, a history of new science learned alongside the changes of human history, and its the ongoing story of a state preparing for the arrival of a total solar eclipse in 2024.
