All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

The Great American Solar Eclipses in Oct 2023 and April 2024

Event Type:

Adults, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens

Age Group:

All
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Event Details

This talk will discuss the historical and modern cultural context of the solar eclipse in society, what solar eclipses are, the basic science of why eclipses occur and where to go to see these exciting upcoming solar eclipse events. We’ll also demonstrate safe observing of these events using common household objects. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSAS) will have 100 solar eclipse viewers to hand out at the conclusion of this presentation. Weather permitting, we will also have safe solar telescopes set up to provide safe, unique and amazing views of the Sun.

This event is part of the 2023 Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival.