Resources
Here are some recommended resources for additional information to enhance your experience of awe in the path of totality on April 8, 2024.
BOOKS
Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, by Dacher Keltner. If you want to learn more about how you feel when you experience the wonder of totality, this book demystifies the science and cultural underpinnings of the powerful emotion of awe. See also a 30-minute video of the author's presentation on The Art and Science of Awe.
Being in the Shadow: Stories of the First-Time Total Eclipse Experience, by Kate Russo. Compelling stories from people who were profoundly affected by witnessing a total solar eclipse.
When the Sun Goes Dark, by Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz. Targeted at children ages 9 to 12, this richly illustrated book uses a story format to cover the science behind solar eclipses, what makes them so special, and how to observe them safely.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Road Atlas for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024, by Fred Espenak. This road atlas contains a comprehensive series of 26 maps of the path of totality across Mexico, the USA and Canada. Great for planning your route(s) for last minute mobility.
EclipseWise is a treasure trove of predictions and detailed information on eclipses of the Sun and Moon, with lots of data and maps. Created by Fred Espenak.
National Eclipse provides a wealth of information about eclipses, especially details about events and lodging opportunties for the April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Eclipse Film Database has a comprehensive list of information on hundreds of films (both documentary and dramatic) that deal with eclipse themes or imagery. Maintained by David Makepeace.
Eclipse Chaser Log (started by Bill Kramer) is a user-generated record of eclipse experiences of almost 1,000 people. In this database, the record for the most number of total eclipses is held by Jay Pasachoff, a beloved college professor who traveled around the globe to witness totality 36 times before his passing in 2022 at age 79. If you've witnessed a solar eclipse at least once, you're entitled to add your info to the database.
If you have a suggestion for additions to this list of resources, please send a message to Bryan Brewer.
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