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2024 Total Solar Eclipse – USA Map Pinhole Projector

Contiguous, blue, U.S. map with white state outlines and red eclipse paths
3D Print Version of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse US Map Pinhole Projector
NASA HEAT/J. Patrick Haas
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Diagram/Illustration
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics
  • Sun
  • Solar Eclipse
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This pinhole projector shows the percentage of the Sun that was covered by the Moon's shadow during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse across the U.S. 

You can use a pinhole projector at any time to safely observe the Sun. 

This resource includes files for a 2D paper cut or 3D printed pinhole projector, with supporting educational activities.

Visit NASA 3D for more information and related files for this resource. ↗

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2024 Pinhole Projector 3D Print File

Jan 30, 2024

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