HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College will host a community viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. Tabor’s science department invites the public to campus to enjoy viewing the phenomenon. Attendees are asked to gather in front of the Solomon L. Loewen Science Building beginning at 11:30.
“It is a rare day when a solar eclipse occurs in Kansas and we’re excited to take full advantage of it,” said Norman Schmidt, professor of chemistry and division chair science programs at Tabor.
From approximately 11:36 a.m. to 2:32 p.m. Hillsboro will experience 90% of the eclipse. The maximum eclipse occurs at 1:04 p.m. and the public is welcome to come to campus for a viewing. Tabor will provide eclipse glasses and pinhole cameras for use.
Schmidt warns those who want to view the eclipse to use the right eye equipment.
“One should never try to observe a solar eclipse with the naked eye or photograph the event unless one has a filter for your camera,” said Schmidt.