What does a world-renowned astrophysicist do during a once in a lifetime cosmic event? Experience the Total Solar Eclipse with Neil deGrasse Tyson as he gives you an astronomical play-by-play. Neil’s excitement is palpable as you watch his real-time reactions to totality.

What’s the best way to view a solar eclipse? You’ll get insight into the viewing equipment Neil deGrasse Tyson uses to capture this bucket-list item. With footage from Vaonis telescope, you’ll be able to view sunspots with Neil as he relays information about them. Learn more about Vaonis at https://https://vaonis.com/

0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - The Journey
1:23 - Setting Up the Vespera Telescope for Stargazing
2:37 - Vespera Telescope Features
4:31 - Morning of the Total Solar Eclipse
5:23 - Neil’s Eclipse Equations
5:43 - Looking Up During First Contact
7:15 - Sunspot Viewing
8:34 - Design of the Vespera Telescope
9:02 - “It’s Getting Eerie”
9:46 - Setting off the Drone
10:37 - Totality Time
12:27 - Neil’s Reflections
13:59 - Full Eclipse Timelapse

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