News - Carnegie Mellon University: An astronomical phenomenon will overshadow day-to-day work on Monday, April 8, for students, faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University. Between 2 and 4:30 p.m. EDT, the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, causing a solar eclipse.
“This particular eclipse passes over many highly populated cities,” said Katie Breivik
, assistant professor of physics. “You’re really going to notice that we are actually moving in space.”
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I have never seen an eclipse before! I am so excited to see it although I am a little nervous about getting the right glasses so I do not damage my eyes while I watch the eclipse. The article says that the Carnegie Mellon Women in Science Club will be handing them, but I just hope they don’t run out. One of the professors in this article talks about the idea that we will actually be able to see in real-time how our planet and therefore ourselves can move through space. I am really glad we have the technology to be able to tell when these phenomena will happen days in advance because imagine if we accidentally were sitting inside and missed it lol. I also didn’t know that we would be in 97% eclipse totality (darkness) I think it's sort of luck for me to be able to see my first eclipse on such a level.
As a student at CMU, I am very excited about the upcoming solar eclipse, which will transform our ordinary day into a truly extraordinary one. In a way, the eclipse shows our movement in space and reminds me of the greatness of the universe that is often overlooked in my daily life. I once experienced a solar eclipse in China when I was in primary school. Ten years have passed, and this time I will experience a strange geographical phenomenon in another part of the earth. In addition, this connection between astronomical phenomena and art is a beautiful reminder of how science and art complement each other, enriching our understanding and appreciation of the world around us. To my fellow students and everyone on campus, we will surely seize this opportunity to connect with our community, with nature, and with the universe in a way that is both humbling and cheerful.
I saw the last eclipse in the path of totality while camping in Oregon, and that was a beautiful opportunity. The moment of the eclipse occurring is definitely one that is monumental in many ways, and a beautiful moment. It’s really interesting to think about how these events have been perceived throughout history, and how different groups have interpreted these events through time. On a more specific note to what this article is getting at as a whole, it’s really cool to see how the university as a whole is preparing for this occasion - and how many different departments are approaching it in ways that are meaningful for them. The Eclipse excursion sounds like it’ll be a very fun time for members involved. I’m glad to see that so many departments are treating this with some excitement and interest as we approach an event that will not occur again for many years.
This will be my second eclipse that reaches a very large amount of totality. I cannot believe I can say that I have seen two almost full eclipses in my lifetime. I remember the first one pretty clearly. I was at home in Boise, Idaho and we had a 97% totality and everyone gathered in the park to watch it. School was canceled and I had my silly glasses. I knew it was going to get dark but I didn’t expect how dark it would get and how immediate it would be. Another thing that surprised me was the change in temperature. It felt like the whole world was slowed way down for a second and you did really become very aware of living on planet earth. It was really cool and something I will remember for the rest of my life. I am really excited to experience it again and with a new group of people.
I am driving out to see the eclipse on Monday and I’m so excited! I’ve never personally seen an eclipse before, but we keep learning about in in my science classes, so I’ve always wanted to experience one for myself. I remember there was some sort of eclipse in China a couple of years ago, and people were talking about how they would use their X-rays as eclipse glasses, which apparently worked very well and was something some people already had on hand. I keep reading about the different things that happen during an eclipse, like animals’ reactions, the temperature, the weather, brightness, and stuff like that, so I’m looking forward to observing that. So many people are all traveling for this once in a lifetime event, and many hotels and car rentals are already booked, so people were very prepared for this event. I hope that I can see the totality of the eclipse on Monday!
I am so excited to see the Solar Eclipse on Monday, I will be traveling just outside of Pittsburgh to see it in totality. I remember the “Great American Eclipse” in 2017 which I also had the privilege of seeing in totality. It was such an incredible experience, and I am very excited to experience it again, especially because I was on the younger side the first time so I did not pay as much attention or appreciate it as much as I should have. I think that it is really great that Carnegie is preparing for the solar eclipse and providing the proper safety equipment for their students. I wish that the Eclipse was viewable in totality in Pittsburgh but alas it is at least mostly accessible to get too, although I am hoping that the traffic is not completely ridiculous. But I suppose that is wishful thinking on my part. In the end I am very excited for monday.
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. The last time the eclipse happened was I think in 2016 or 2017 so I was younger and wasn’t able to travel alone to see the totality. But,now that I’m in Pittsburgh, am an adult, have my license and can drive, I have the privilege of exploring to watch the totality. A few of my friends and I are driving up to lake eerie for the day on monday and I am so happy to do a little road trip or a little getaway with my people. I mean, I think that it's still really cool that Pittsburgh is gonna be at 97% percent eclipse and CMU is preparing a cute little event for it. And back in 2017 (i think) they did another event where they set up glasses and telescopes to see the totality. There are also students taking a field trip for a class up to akron to see the totality and I think it's awesome there's a class that's offering that as a trip.
I was lucky enough in 2017 to have been in the path of totality, and my high school decided to cancel all afternoon classes to make sure everyone could go outside and view it. I am sad that I won't be able to see totality again, but I am happy that I will at least see a partial eclipse. It was a very cool event to witness before, and I'm sure that this one will be incredible to witness once again. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get the right glasses, but I was prepared to use a mix of welding helmets and oxy-acetaline cutting glasses. I did end up getting the right eclipse glasses, so now I don't have to worry and can enjoy it in full without messing with a bunch of welding helmets. I remember the reactions of the people around me for the last eclipse, so I'm excited to see this one luckily for a second time in my life.
The eclipse has always been so funny to me. As someone who was raised in a household where everyone wears glasses and our eyes have always been a little messed up when the last solar eclipse happened my mom told me “it is bad to look at the sun no matter how much of it you are actually seeing”. I think it is an interesting way to look at it because when the sun is normal and you accidentally look at the sun then you obviously are in a bit of pain and your eyes need a moment to recover. However because there are glasses for the eclipse it is “okay” to look at the sun? Personally I have never understood the appeal to it because I do not want to hurt my eyes nor do I think that it is worth all of the hype that it is getting. I understand that for a lot of people this is one of those events that happens in our world that is special but I just do not see the appeal that it is getting.
I am so excited to see the eclipse this year. The last time I saw an eclipse I was incredibly far away from the path of totality, and I have always wanted to see the sunset go all the way around the horizon line. Something I'm wondering about is if there will be clouds in the sky where I'm going, because I really want to see the sun's corona, and hopefully capture a picture of it too. I don't have eclipse glasses as of yet, but am going to procure them in the coming days. I used to look into the sun a lot as a child, and so that's probably why I need to wear glasses now. The spectacle of the eclipse is interesting to me, it's cool that a naturally occurring phenomenon can be made into a type of event that a lot of people want to go see.
I remember the last eclipse that we had and I remember it was really extraordinary. I never got to see the total eclipse because it was only in very specific spots and I was nowhere near any of them but I went out with my family to see what we could. And now being so close to totality I'm going up with a few friends to see it. And I fully agree that this phenomenon is overshadowing the day to day work, I'm skipping 3 classes to go to it. I've always been interested in art and science and how art can be made in science and in nature. The amount of beautiful photography of space is astounding and when we can see these spectacles from space ourselves in person with our own eyes of course it’s incredible. I would never dare to miss it, especially when I'm this close.
Watching the eclipse this past Monday was something that I don't think I will ever forget, because it was such a true genuine College experience. I feel so lucky that I was able to spend the time walking to Schenley, sitting on the hill with my friends, and observing this fantastic site. I've never seen Flagstaff Hill so busy, and probably won't ever see that many students laying on the cut at once ever again. It was like it was out of a movie, everyone in their eclipse glasses looking straight up at the Sun. This article discusses the research that Carnegie Mellon has done to prepare for the eclipse, and it was interesting hearing from people directly how they prepared. A part of me wishes I did the big drive to Cleveland or a nearby National Park to be in the path of totality, but I have a feeling someday I might be able to see an eclipse in its totality at some point.
I decided to travel into the path of totality for this eclipse, and I’m so glad I did. I have never seen a complete solar eclipse before, and it was breathtaking. I find myself having a hard time even describing how beautiful it was to look at. There were so many interesting things that happened during totality as well- we saw stars, there was a sunset everywhere, and it got cold and (obviously) dark. The actual sun itself was something the likes of which I’ve never seen. It felt more like fantasy than reality. I feel extremely lucky that I was able to make this journey, especially as my sister, who goes to school in Maine also near totality, wasn’t even able to leave class to view the eclipse due to her professor’s decision to make the class give presentations that day. If anyone has the chance to see an eclipse in the future, I highly, highly recommend it.
The Eclipse was so cool! I stayed on campus because I had classes so I did not get to see totality but it was still such an amazing and cool experience and I almost think it was better than seeing totality because I was surrounded by my best friends laying down on the cut and honestly what could be better! I was low key scared I was not going to be able to watch it because I did not have any glasses but luckily someone in my class had extra’s and so I was able to watch it which was just amazing! I was able to see the totality of the one back in 2016 because my aunt lives in north Georgia so I went up there for the eclipse and it was also such a cool experience. There really is now way to describe it. Overall, this was a really interesting article to read.
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