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Eclipse Resources for Learners and Educators: Connecting the Eclipse to Astrophysics

In anticipation of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, NASA's Universe of Learning has created a webpage of astrophysics-related eclipse resources for learners and educators. The webpage shares information about two topics that align with eclipse science: gravitational lensing and exoplanet transits. The collection of resources includes articles, images, and videos to understand and explain the science. Additional activities allow learners to explore gravitational lensing and exoplanet transit science for themselves.

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NASA's Universe of Learning is supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC65A and is part of NASA’s Science Activation Portfolio. To learn more, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/sciact-team/universe-of-learning/

Screenshot of NASA's Universe of Learning Eclipse Resources webpage with text sharing "On This Page" and an image of a total solar eclipse.
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