Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville, a podcast that celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol 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.

Join hosts Tom Fox and Andrew Gay on the latest episode of "The Night Sky" as they interview Bruce Barton, a member of the Hill Country Astronomers, about the rare and exciting upcoming solar eclipses coming to Kerrville. With over 80 members from various counties, the Hill Country Astronomers Club is at the forefront of astronomy in the region. Barton shares his expertise about the rarity of a total solar eclipse, occurring only once every 4-500 years at any location on Earth. He also reveals that the last total solar eclipse to occur near Texas was in 1878, and the next one won't happen until 2048. The hosts and guests then discuss personal experiences of watching a total solar eclipse, emphasizing the need for safety glasses and the unique nature of the experience that photos don't do justice. The hosts offer resources for listeners to learn more about the Hill Country Astronomy Club and the local dark sky group. Take advantage of this fascinating episode filled with expert knowledge and personal stories about the wonders of the night sky.

·      The Rarity of Solar Eclipses

·      Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse in the Fog

·      Eclipse Tourism Challenges in Small Towns

·      Hill Country Astronomy Club Outreach Programs

·      Embracing the Solar Eclipse Experience

·      Contact Recommendations for Listeners

Notable Quotes:

“If I were to rank it from, say, 1 to 10, it's an 11.”

“The instant that it went total, I was a crow magnet man. I was absolutely gobsmacked.”

“But as beautiful as those photographs are, they cannot do justice. To what you will see with your own eyes during a total solar eclipse.”

‘Basically, we're there to provide an avenue for people who are interested in the night sky to become more familiar with it.”

Resources

Hill Country Astronomers

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Tom Fox on LinkedIn