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What: We will safely observe the sun with special filters in hopes of seeing sunspots, prominences and other solar phenomenon. We also will be running a simulation of the eclipse in the planetarium. Seating is limited to 32 persons per showing and comes on a first come first serve basis. Each showing will be 10-15 minutes.

When: Sunday May 7, 2017 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM

Where: The roof of the Alvin H. Nielsen Physics Building

Additional Solar “Sun” Days will be announced as time and weather permit through August.

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