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The Great American Eclipse

Presented by the Calumet Astronomical Society

2024-03-14 18:00:00 2024-03-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Great American Eclipse Solar eclipses have mystified and even terrified people for thousands of years. What causes a solar eclipse and why were they sometimes regarded as omens of doom? Munster

Thursday, March 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-14 18:00:00 2024-03-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Great American Eclipse Solar eclipses have mystified and even terrified people for thousands of years. What causes a solar eclipse and why were they sometimes regarded as omens of doom? Munster

Munster

Large Meeting Room

Solar eclipses have mystified and even terrified people for thousands of years. What causes a solar eclipse and why were they sometimes regarded as omens of doom?

This talk will focus on the dynamics of a solar eclipse and provide information regarding what to expect in the Chicagoland area on April 8.  Also discussed will be famous solar eclipses such as the one that made Albert Einstein an international celebrity.

Each attendee will receive a pair of eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last. Glasses will be distributed after the lecture.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Discussion Groups |

Munster

Phone: 219-836-8450

Branch manager
Michael

Hours
Mon, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 25 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 Closed

About the branch

The Munster Branch is a convenient, vibrant community center and educational hot spot for residents in the Lake County Public Library District and surrounding areas. Our goal is to be an inviting place where the community looks forward to visiting and using the library's services with their friends and family. This year, over 147,000 people walked through our doors and received wonderful service from the Munster Library staff.

Our library contains library materials for adults, teens and children along with ample seating, a meeting room, program room, WiFi access, public computers and small group rooms.  We also provide a variety of programs for people of all ages in-house and at Munster schools. We take pride in our community by featuring and co-hosting programs with local non-profit organizations.

Come visit us soon and let us know how we can be part of your life!

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