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Join us as we delve into the captivating world of total solar eclipses, bringing you exclusive interviews with eclipse experts and enthusiasts. We talk about the science, history, and cultural significance of these awe-inspiring celestial events. Tune in to unravel the wonders of the universe and discover the magic of these extraordinary phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious observer, this podcast is a gateway to understanding the beauty and importance of total solar eclipses.
Gathered from the far sides of Earth, experiences about the joys of totality will be shared by Leticia and Chris.
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Show Notes: Basselian Elements — Eclipse Chasers & Citizen Scientists Host Leticia Ferrer talks with Luca Quaglia and Alessandro Pezzi of BasilianElements.com, a team of eclipse chasers known for their detailed mountain-shadow and lunar-limb mapping ahead of major solar eclipses. Topics covered: 1:04 — How the international team came together (university friends from Italy, joined by collaborators in England, Greece, and Romania after their first eclipse in 1999)7:44 — Measuring the solar...
Guest: Sævar Helgi Bragason (Icelandic eclipse expert, organizer of Iceland's 2026 total solar eclipse preparations) Episode Summary Chris and Leticia interview Sævar, Iceland's leading eclipse expert, ahead of the August 2026 total solar eclipse crossing Iceland. Sævar shares his personal eclipse history, the massive undertaking of preparing an entire country for the event, and what to expect on eclipse day. Topics Discussed Sævar's name and background; his passion for "the c...
Ep#26 - Nick James - AstroTrails UK Guest: Nick James, veteran eclipse chaser and longtime AstroTrails guide/traveler 0:58 – Welcome & intro: Nick's history traveling with AstroTrails 1:58 – The 2020 Argentina eclipse: pulling off a COVID-era trip via a special educational license, quarantine bubble, and the horse-paddock viewing site 8:36 – History of AstroTrails: from the 1973 Monte Umbi ship expedition to Brian McGee and Julie's growth of the company 16:14 – How AstroTrails plans iti...
Leticia Ferrer and Chris welcome back returning guest Jay Anderson, a meteorologist known for producing cloud-cover forecasts for solar eclipse chasers, ahead of the upcoming eclipse in Spain, Iceland, and Greenland. Visit Jay’s website for all things eclipse weather: http://www.eclipsophile.com Topics covered: 1:16 — Introduction: Jay Anderson, "the Eclipsophile"2:37 — Jay's eclipse-chasing history (25 total + 10 annular eclipses since 1979)6:19 — Forest fire smoke risks in Spain for the upc...
Show Notes — Ep24: Chasing Totality with Jared Koh Jared Koh joins Totality Talks to discuss Chasing Totality: The Complete Handbook for the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse, co-written with his father Joe Koh, and their family's eclipse-chasing journey since 2008. Topics covered: 0:33 — Introduction and Jared's eclipse count (4 total, 1 annular)0:54 — First eclipse in 2012 aboard a cruise ship in the Pacific3:56 — The Saros cycle and why "science deepens wonder"4:22 — Common eclipse-chasing mistakes...
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