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Experience one of nature's greatest spectacles with the SETI Institute and the California Academy of Sciences!
Join us live as we celebrate the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse with hosts Dr. Lauren Sgro (SETI Institute) and Dr. Asa Stahl (The Planetary Society). The event will include expert commentary, eclipse science, and a special performance by the International Space Orchestra, an ensemble composed of scientists, engineers, and researchers from space organizations worldwide. Plus livestreams from Iceland and Spain during totality!
We'll explore:
- Why total solar eclipses happen
- What scientists learn during eclipses
- How to observe safely
- The cultural and historical significance of eclipses
- Live music inspired by space and exploration
This special event is presented in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences and features the unique blend of science and art that makes the International Space Orchestra unlike any ensemble on Earth.
🌞 Learn more about the event:
https://www.seti.org/news/celebrate-the-total-solar-eclipse-at-the-california-academy-of-sciences-with-science-music-and-the-international-space-orchestra/
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