Solar Eclipse by Redshift
USM
On August 21, 2017, there will be the only total solar eclipse visible in the United States for years to come. You need this app to help get ready for it.
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Apps to Help You Enjoy the Great American Eclipse
It's not often that a complete solar eclipse is visible throughout North America. In fact, this is the first total solar eclipse for the United States since 1979. The last time the skies were darkened from coast to coast by an eclipse was on June 8, 1918. What's come to be called the Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies all the way from Oregon to South Carolina, along a stretch of land about 65 wide. The big event happens on August 21, 2017, and these apps will help you make the most of it.
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Jeff Byrnes
Educate Yourself About the Great American Eclipse
If you want to know more about the Great American Eclipse, or solar eclipses in general, these are your go-to apps. They will provide you with a wealth of information about the big event and why it's so exciting.
Total Solar Eclipse
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium, a hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception, will aim telescopes at the eclipse from locations in Oregon and Wyoming to capture and livestream the event to the world.
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Smithsonian Eclipse 2017
Simulation Curriculum Corp.
The Smithsonian brings you a live stream of the eclipse as it makes its way across the continental United States, an interactive eclipse map, and a virtual view of the event in an eclipse simulator.
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Games That Teach You About Eclipses
Children and adults alike can benefit from games to learn about the Great American Eclipse. These titles are sure to please.
Solar Eclipse Totality Observer
Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.
A fun and challenging arcade game for children and adults, you'll take on the role of a Total Solar Eclipse tour guide. Help your guests see the totality and enjoy the eclipse to the fullest.
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Solar Eclipse VR
Oliver Kelly
Attach your iPhone to a Google Cardboard device, and you're ready to go. This app will show you a virtual reality demonstration of a total eclipse, so you know what to expect when the real thing comes along.
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Lookin' Straight at the Sun
Is a bad idea. You shouldn't look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. These apps will help you observe the Great American Eclipse safely.
Sun Seeker - Tracker, Surveyor
ozPDA
Sun Seeker provides a 3-D view of the solar path, hour intervals, equinox, and solstice paths. Check sunrise, sunset, twilight, magic hours, and more.
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Solar Eclipse by Redshift
USM
On August 21, 2017, there will be the only total solar eclipse visible in the United States for years to come. You need this app to help get ready for it.
more info
Total Solar Eclipse
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium, a hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception, will aim telescopes at the eclipse from locations in Oregon and Wyoming to capture and livestream the event to the world.
more info
Solar Eclipse Timer
Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.
Just get into the path of totality for the solar eclipse, and then with just 2 taps on your device, the app is ready to "talk" you through the eclipse. This app is only for folks who are going to be in the 65-mile-wide path of totality.
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Eastern Idaho Eclipse
The Post Register
If you're traveling to eastern Idaho for the celestial event of a lifetime, this app brings you information about camping, events, and enjoying the eclipse.
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Prepare Thyself for the Darkening of the Sun
It sounds much more ominous than it is, but these apps will help you get ready to enjoy the Great American Eclipse to its fullest.
Solar Eclipse by Redshift
USM
On August 21, 2017, there will be the only total solar eclipse visible in the United States for years to come. You need this app to help get ready for it.
more info
Solar Eclipse Timer
Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.
Just get into the path of totality for the solar eclipse, and then with just 2 taps on your device, the app is ready to "talk" you through the eclipse. This app is only for folks who are going to be in the 65-mile-wide path of totality.
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Solar & Lunar Eclipses
timeanddate.com
You'll enjoy a map of where the eclipse is visible, a countdown to the celestial event, an animation of what it will look like from the ground, and much more.
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Eclipse Calculator
Daniele Cenni
Eclipse Calculator is a useful tool for calculating eclipse local circumstances.
Choose a city, or define your local coordinates and calculate local circumstances for both Solar and Lunar eclipses!
Solar eclipses data available from 1500 BCE to 3000 CE.
Lunar eclipses data available from 2000 BCE to 3000 CE.
Solar Eclipse Calculations include: Eclipse Type - Partial Eclipse Start Time - Anular Eclipse Start Time - Total Eclipse Start Time - Maximum Eclipse Time - Anular Eclipse End Time - Total Eclipse End Time - Partial Eclipse End Time - Eclipse Magnitude - Eclipse Observability - Anular/Total Eclipse Duration
Lunar Eclipse Calculations include: Eclipse Type - Penumbral Magnitude - Umbral Magnitude - Penumbral Eclipse Start Time - Partial Eclipse Start Time - Total Eclipse Start Time - Mid. Eclipse Time - Total Eclipse End Time - Partial Eclipse End Time - Penumbral Eclipse End Time
More features to come with next updates!
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Eastern Idaho Eclipse
The Post Register
If you're traveling to eastern Idaho for the celestial event of a lifetime, this app brings you information about camping, events, and enjoying the eclipse.
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