ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel SmarterEveryDay I watched the Eclipse in Argentina – Smarter Every Day 221
Hey there! It’s Destin from Smarter Every Day. I recently visited the globe museum in Vienna, Austria, and discovered something really cool called a Lunarium. This device helps calculate where solar eclipses will happen. It uses a candle to represent the sun and a crank to move the moon around the Earth, showing where the shadow will fall on the globe.
I’ve been fascinated by solar eclipses ever since I saw one in America a couple of years ago. My wife and I planned a trip to Argentina to see another total solar eclipse. Join us on this adventure as we explore the wonders of the eclipse!
After a long journey, we arrived at the western edge of Argentina, near a small town called Bella Vista in San Juan province. This eclipse was special because it was a setting eclipse, meaning we could capture both the eclipse and the horizon in one photo. The view of the mountains was breathtaking!
The night before the eclipse, we saw many stages and live feeds set up. We even met a famous news anchor who showed us a huge lens for filming the event. However, when I noticed a drone flying overhead, I thought it might not be the best spot for us.
We drove back to our hotel that night and prepared for the next day. With a solar eclipse timer app in hand, we set out into the desert to find a great viewing spot. Thousands of people from all over the world were there, making it feel like the Science Olympics!
Using an augmented reality app, we found a fantastic spot between two mountains. My wife drove while I visualized the path of the eclipse. I was thrilled to witness my first total solar eclipse and made sure to remove the solar filters in time.
We set up a camera to capture the eclipse against the backdrop of the Andes mountains. I used a photography filter to switch between cameras and capture the partial phases of the eclipse. The photo we took means a lot to me because my wife and I chose the spot together, and it captures the entire experience.
The most exciting part was the last photo before the sun disappeared behind the mountains. The moon was on one side, and we were eager to capture the moment before sunset. As the light faded, we were amazed by the stunning view. It was a beautiful way to end the eclipse.
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Hey students! Let’s get creative and build a simple model of a Lunarium. Use a flashlight to represent the sun, a small ball for the moon, and a globe or a ball for the Earth. Experiment by moving the moon around the Earth to see how shadows are cast. This will help you understand how solar eclipses occur.
Using an augmented reality app or online simulation tool, explore how solar eclipses happen. Try to predict where the next eclipse will be visible. This activity will help you visualize the path of an eclipse and understand the mechanics behind it.
Grab a camera or smartphone and practice capturing the phases of a solar eclipse using different filters. If you don’t have an eclipse to photograph, try capturing the moon at different times. This will enhance your photography skills and understanding of light and shadow.
Research a famous solar eclipse in history and present your findings to the class. Include details about the location, date, and any scientific discoveries made during the event. This will improve your research skills and deepen your understanding of the significance of eclipses.
Imagine you are on an adventure to witness a solar eclipse in a unique location. Write a short story about your journey, the challenges you face, and the emotions you experience during the eclipse. This will help you practice creative writing and express your understanding of the topic.
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Hey, it’s me, Destin. Welcome back to Smarter Every Day. I am in the globe museum in Vienna, Austria, and I’m going to show you something really neat. This is called a Lunarium. A Lunarium is a fascinating device used to calculate the position of solar eclipses. You can see you have a candle here that represents the sun, and the moon goes around the Earth when you input power to the crank, calculating the position on the globe where the shadow will be.
I’m excited about solar eclipses ever since the one in America a couple of years ago. My wife and I were able to plan a trip around a total solar eclipse. So, join us in Argentina as we observe a solar eclipse together. Let’s go get Smarter Every Day.
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Wow, my beard is real! The ground crew is wearing winter gear. We’re heading to Mendoza. Excuse me, I’m enjoying an empanada. The observation point looks like it’s directly ahead.
After days of travel, we ended up at the far western edge of Argentina, just outside a little town called Bella Vista in San Juan province. The reason this eclipse was such a big deal is that it’s a setting eclipse, meaning the photos could capture the eclipse and the horizon in the same shot. This location offers a beautiful view of the mountains.
This was supposedly the spot to watch from, with tons of stages and live feeds already set up the night before. We met many interesting people, including a famous news anchor who showed us the huge lens we were going to use to film it. Everyone was excited, but when I saw a drone flying overhead, I realized that this might not be the best spot for us.
We drove two hours back across the desert that night to our hotel. The next day, we packed our gear and, armed with a solar eclipse timer app, headed back out into the desert to find a good viewing spot along with thousands of other people from all over the world.
Look at all these people here for the eclipse! This is the only store for miles. It’s a big day! Does this feel like the Science Olympics to you? People are from everywhere, from super travelers to those who are less experienced.
At this point, we were trying to figure out what the photo would look like. My wife was driving while I used an augmented reality app to visualize the ecliptic line. We found a great spot between two mountains.
I got really excited for my first total solar eclipse. I learned from my previous experience to remove the solar filters in time. As the moment approached, my wife couldn’t resist teasing me a little.
I set up a camera behind us to capture the eclipse progression through the sky in front of the Andes. I used a photography filter on my front camera and switched between the two cameras to capture the partial phase of the eclipse.
This photo means a lot to me because my wife and I chose the spot together, and it captures the entire experience. The most interesting part was the last photo before the sun went down behind the mountains.
We didn’t expect the way it would go down. The moon was on one side, and we were trying to capture the moment before the sunset. It was moving quickly, and we were excited to see how it would unfold.
As the light faded, we were amazed by the view. It was a beautiful way to end the eclipse.
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Thank you for supporting my husband and our family over the past decade.
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Eclipse – An event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, blocking its light. – During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on Earth.
Solar – Relating to or determined by the sun. – Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, providing a renewable energy source.
Moon – A natural satellite that orbits a planet; Earth’s moon is the fifth largest in the solar system. – The phases of the moon are caused by its position relative to the Earth and the sun.
Sun – The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the planets orbiting it. – The sun is about 93 million miles away from Earth and is essential for life on our planet.
Earth – The third planet from the sun in our solar system, home to diverse life forms and ecosystems. – Earth is unique in our solar system because it has liquid water on its surface.
Argentina – A country in South America known for its diverse landscapes, including parts of the Andes mountains. – In 2019, a total solar eclipse was visible from parts of Argentina, attracting many astronomers and tourists.
Mountains – Large landforms that rise prominently above their surroundings, often formed by tectonic forces or volcanism. – The Andes mountains in South America are among the longest mountain ranges in the world.
Camera – A device used to capture images or videos, often used in scientific observations and experiments. – Astronomers use special cameras to capture detailed images of distant galaxies and stars.
Shadows – Dark areas or shapes produced by an object blocking light. – During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts its shadow on the moon, causing it to appear red.
Adventure – An exciting or unusual experience, often involving exploration or discovery. – The scientists embarked on an adventure to the Arctic to study the effects of climate change on polar ice.
