This event has passed. It took place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Monthly Meeting
Public
History of Eclipse Calculations (with Some Math)
Presenter: Dan McGlaun
Dan McGlaun has seen 16 eclipses from all around the world, and with a degree in math from Purdue University, he has done all of his own eclipse calculations. He also operated the website eclipse2024.org with tons of information relating to the April 8, 2024 eclipse. He comes from the small town of Clayton, Indiana, and was able to watch last month’s eclipse from his backyard. In tonight’s presentation, he’ll describe how the quest for eclipse knowledge has shaped scientific thought from the Babylonians to the present day.
The public is welcome to attend, free of charge.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.