The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Coming to Kerrville celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. The first will be an annular solar eclipse that will occur on October 14, 2023, and the second will be a total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. The 2023 annular eclipse will be a partial eclipse that will create a ring of fire around the sun, and the 2024 event will be a total eclipse where full darkness occurs. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how the town of Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. This podcast is hosted by the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network.
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The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Coming to Kerrville celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. The first will be an annular solar eclipse that will occur on October 14, 2023, and the second will be a total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. The 2023 annular eclipse will be a partial eclipse that will create a ring of fire around the sun, and the 2024 event will be a total eclipse where full darkness occurs. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how the town of Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. This podcast is hosted by the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network.
Chap Percival on The Transformative Journey of Total Solar Eclipses
The Night Sky
26 minutes
1 year ago
Chap Percival on The Transformative Journey of Total Solar Eclipses
Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville a podcast which celebrates that for two days over the next 15 months, Kerrville, TX will be the Eclipse Capital of the World. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how the town of Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. This podcast is produced by the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network. Today, Tom and Andrew visit with noted eclipse chaser Chap Percival.
Chap Percival is a seasoned educator and advocate for safe and educational eclipse viewing, with a rich background in math and science education and a deep passion for astronomy. His perspective on safe and educational eclipse viewing is shaped by his extensive experience in the field, including his time as a planetarium director and his personal experiences witnessing six eclipses across four continents. Chap strongly emphasizes the importance of safety during eclipse viewing, recommending the use of eclipse glasses and cautioning against young children staring at the sun. He also encourages people to visit his website for more information and resources on safe viewing and his book on eclipses. Join Tom Fox and Andrew Gay as they delve deeper into this topic with Chap Percival on the next episode of The Night Sky podcast.
Key Highlights:
The Transformative Journey of Total Solar Eclipses
Experiencing the Multidimensional Eclipse Journey
Ethereal Transformation: Chasing the Eclipse
Chap Percival's Eclipse Viewing Guide
Resources:
Go See The Eclipse: A Glimpse of God’s Glory by Chap Percival
Eclipse Kerrville
Andrew Gay on LinkedIn
Tom Fox on LinkedIn
The Night Sky
The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Coming to Kerrville celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. The first will be an annular solar eclipse that will occur on October 14, 2023, and the second will be a total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. The 2023 annular eclipse will be a partial eclipse that will create a ring of fire around the sun, and the 2024 event will be a total eclipse where full darkness occurs. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how the town of Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. This podcast is hosted by the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network.
