Looking at the eclipse in Decatur

April 16, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

by Randy Moll

Mike Eckels/Special to the Eagle Observer The moon begins to move out of the way, exposing more of the sun during the second half of the solar eclipse on April 8. A telescope equipped with a solar viewing plate was set up at Decatur High School, giving students, faculties, and staff a safe view of the celestial event in real time.
Mike Eckels/Special to the Eagle Observer The moon begins to move out of the way, exposing more of the sun during the second half of the solar eclipse on April 8. A telescope equipped with a solar viewing plate was set up at Decatur High School, giving students, faculties, and staff a safe view of the celestial event in real time.

A telescope equipped with a solar viewing plate was set up at Decatur High School, giving students, faculty, and staff a safe view of the celestial event in real time.