LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The solar eclipse is just two weeks away and some were getting ready Saturday while teaching others in the process.
The Louisville Astronomical Society held its "Solar Saturday" event at Beckley Creek Park.
Their focus was checking out the sun, and all that it offers through a telescope, and even looking at sun spots.
They pulled out all the stops so members could see it all up close.
"We also have what is called an electronic telescope that takes pictures of the sun and transmits it to an iPad and that a lot folks kind of pinch and look and zoom and see somethings in a little big different way," Steve Katsikas, with the Louisville Astronomical Society, said.
Astronomers are calling the Eclipse on April 8 the Super Bowl of Astronomy.
WDRB will have live coverage from the path of totality in Seymour, Indiana that day and you can still get those WDRB eclipse glasses at any Scooters Coffee location with purchase.
Eclipse coverage on WDRB:Â
You’ll be able to find all our Eclipse coverage on wdrb.com and some of that coverage involves you!
Do you have questions about the eclipse, how to watch safely, or how kids can participate? Send them to us! We will have a panel of experts answer your questions in one of our upcoming segments. You can send those to me on Facebook or X or you can email Hannah Strong: hstrong@wdrb.com
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