Curious observers will have an above-the-clouds view of the total solar eclipse, as a citizen-led volunteer project prepares to launch a sun-tracking balloon telescope and invites the world to join the journey on April 8.
, as a citizen-led volunteer project prepares to launch a sun-tracking balloon telescope and invites the world to join the journey on April 8.revealed its YouTube channel Thursday that will livestream the solar eclipse from high above in real-time, and provide people with an unobstructed look at a rare celestial event.
The team first tested the project about a year ago. It failed to get off the ground because the balloon needed more helium, Hunter said.Western New Brunswick will have a front row seat of the total solar eclipse—a moment that is expected to last about 3 minutes and 19 seconds. "The big fly in the ointment, of course, is the weather," said Hunter, noting the team uses a large balloon to launch the telescope.
The launch site will be open to the public beginning at 2:30 p.m. ADT with launch expected to take place at around 3:15 p.m. ADT.Florenceville-Bristol: Northern Carleton Civic Centre, 40 McCain StreetHartland: Hartland Community School – Cafetorium, 217 Rockland Road'They just can't find it': Ontario couple shocked when $8,600 goes missing during bank transaction
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