ArkansasIDEAS and Arkansas PBS will present the new one-hour documentary, “Totality: The Great Arkansas Eclipse” with highlights from their live state eclipse coverage, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024 and streaming live on myarpbs.org/live.
In honor of the historic event, ArkansasIDEAS weaves together the unique stories of Arkansas astronomers, highlights the science behind eclipses, and shares the importance of eclipse safety. The documentary features interviews with scientists from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the Arkansas Tech University Observatory, as well as high school astronomer Mekenzie Racy of Nettleton.
“Arkansas PBS was honored to share this almost once-in-a-lifetime global celestial event with Arkansans,” said Sajni Kumpuris, director of education for Arkansas PBS. “Our front-row seat along the path of totality through four Arkansas communities was a special moment for everyone.”
During the April 8, 2024 eclipse, Arkansas PBS production teams were located in De Queen, Russellville, Jonesboro and on Petit Jean Mountain to track the eclipse arc across the state and provide insights from esteemed experts in physics and national and local astronomy, as well as reactions from community members and visitors to the state.
The new special features stories from Arkansas astronomers and NASA scientists, highlights the impact of this event on the state, and shares footage of the eclipse, allowing viewers to relive this once-in-a-lifetime event.
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The Great North American Eclipse of 2024, a monumental celestial event that was more than 100 years in the making, It spanned a complete arc across Arkansas.
ArkansasIDEAS will launch a comprehensive professional development course this summer and will be aligned to relevant Arkansas K-12 science and Arkansas history standards.
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