MMA Science Speaker Series, Dr. Regina Morgenson, "The Great American Eclipse of 2024"

“The Great American Eclipse of 2024”

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross a large part of the North American continent. This will be the last total solar eclipse to cross North America for the next two decades, making this a “do-not-miss” event! Millions of sky-watchers from across the country are expected to travel to the path of totality, an approximately 115-mile-wide swath that stretches from the western coast of Mexico, up through Texas, the Midwestern states, and through parts of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Eastern Canada.

In this ZOOM talk, Dr. Jorgenson will share a brief history of eclipses, focusing on astronomer Maria Mitchell’s experiences and legacy, and then discuss what to expect and how best to prepare for the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse – whether you will be located on Nantucket, travelling to path of totality, or located elsewhere. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Dr. Regina Jorgenson is the Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. As an undergraduate student, Jorgenson’s formative experience as an NSF-REU intern at the Maria Mitchell Association helped inspire her to make a career out of her love for astronomy. Jorgenson received a B.S. in Physics from the University of Puget Sound and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, San Diego. She held research positions at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom and at the Institute for Astronomy in Hawai’i before becoming Director of the MMO in 2016.

This event is on Zoom and pre-registration is required.
Registration Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fnpdip-JRMSx2Lj3NlxAlQ#/registration