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And with Unistellar\u2019s Smart Solar Filter, you can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/evscope2\/?swcfpc=1\">eVscope<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/equinox2\/\">eQuinox<\/a> to observe them both! But what <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a solar eclipse, anyway?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_2,1_2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime; global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb make_equal=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime; min_height=\u00a0\u00bb402.9px\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5655_Solar_Eclipse_Lunar_Shadow.gif\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bb5655_Solar_Eclipse_Lunar_Shadow\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eclipse_Geometry.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbEclipse_Geometry\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime; global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bbRGBA(186,186,186,0.81)\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-29px|auto||auto||\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb1px|||||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime;][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bbRGBA(186,186,186,0.81)\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb42.6px\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i>Credits: NASA. The umbra marks the deepest part of the moons shadow, where a total eclipse occurs in the path of totality. The penumbra is the outer part of the shadow, and causes a partial eclipse where it falls.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb0px||5px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb19px||4px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>What is a Solar Eclipse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in such a way that the Moon passes in front of the Sun, partially or completely blocking its light from some parts of our planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are three main types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon is the right distance away so that it appears large enough to completely cover the Sun, leading to a brief period of darkness in the path of totality, or the path of the Moon\u2019s shadow. The only thing left to see of the Sun is its hot and expansive corona, or outer atmosphere, which is only visible to us during these events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the best thing about total eclipses is that even if you are not in the path of totality, where the entire sun will be covered, you may still see a partial eclipse. <span style=\"font-size: 16px\">In a partial solar eclipse, the Moon covers only a portion of the Sun, resulting in a partial dimming of sunlight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is farthest from Earth, causing it to appear smaller than the Sun and creating a ring of light or \u201cRing of Fire\u201d around the darkened, moon-covered center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5656_solar_tryptich-3a.webp\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bb5656_solar_tryptich-3a\u00a0\u00bb align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb91%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bbRGBA(186,186,186,0.81)\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>From left to right, images show a total solar eclipse, an annular eclipse, and a partial eclipse. <span>Credits: Total eclipse (left): NASA\/MSFC\/Joseph Matus<\/span><i>;<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span>annular eclipse (center): NASA\/Bill Dunford; partial eclipse (right): NASA\/Bill Ingalls<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb1px||7px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-579abc80-458a-43b5-90b5-efa821d39207%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>When is the Next Solar Eclipse?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The next solar eclipse will occur on October 14, 2023, when parts of North, Central, and South America will witness the glory of the \u201cRing of Fire\u201d during an annular eclipse. The path of annularity (where the full \u201cRing of Fire\u201d will be visible) will pass across major cities in the US like Albuquerque, NM and San Antonio, TX.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although a marvelous sight to see, this is just the warm up! April 8, 2024 will welcome a total solar eclipse, visible to the US, Mexico, and Canada. The path of totality for this total eclipse crosses a record number of cities, joining millions of people together to watch this natural wonder. Even if you are not in the path for either eclipse, a huge swath of the Americas will be able to see the Moon partially cover the Sun. Check the map below!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/eclipse_map_1920v2.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbeclipse_map_1920v2&Prime; align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb100%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bbRGBA(186,186,186,0.81)\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Credit: NASA. For additional information on the October 2023 annular eclipse, see<a href=\"https:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/eclipses\/2023\/oct-14-annular\/where-when\/\"> here.<\/a> For more information on the April 2024 eclipse, see <a href=\"https:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/eclipses\/2024\/apr-8-total\/where-when\/\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb251.4px\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||0px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>The Unistellar Solar Experience<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using our new Smart Solar filter, you can easily and safely share the solar eclipse experience together with your family and friends. Looking directly at the Sun is never safe, even during a solar eclipse, which passes by quickly. This is why the Smart Solar Filter was designed to seamlessly fit onto your Unistellar telescope and allow you to watch the eclipse with others through your smartphone or tablet. Taking images of a solar eclipse will even be a breeze!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With GoTo Sun and Solar Tracking, you will never lose sight of the eclipse as the Sun moves across the sky, so you are guaranteed to witness and capture breathtaking events like the Ring of Fire! Don\u2019t miss out on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be inspired by the beauty of the Sun\u00a0 &#8211; pre order yours today to take part in the solar experience! Learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/smart-solar-filter\/?swcfpc=1\"><b>here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/unistellar-smart-solar-filter.jpg\u00a0\u00bb alt=\u00a0\u00bbUnistellar Smart Solar Filter\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbUnistellar Smart Solar Filter\u00a0\u00bb align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb49%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-929a6719-4323-4702-bd5a-fabceb4433c2&Prime; global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-929a6719-4323-4702-bd5a-fabceb4433c2%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Further readings<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\u00a0\u00bb#FDB82B\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb15%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_divider][dsm_post_carousel post_type=\u00a0\u00bbblog\u00a0\u00bb posts_number=\u00a0\u00bb6&Prime; pagi_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FDB82B\u00a0\u00bb pagi_active_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FDB82B\u00a0\u00bb navi_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FDB82B\u00a0\u00bb post_item_bg_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-84086a3f-4df3-4dea-91c2-75d1b92f5c80&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-84086a3f-4df3-4dea-91c2-75d1b92f5c80%22:%91%22post_item_bg_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb][\/dsm_post_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be prepared for the upcoming solar eclipses with our Smart Solar Filter! 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