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NASA GLOBE Observer’s Weekly Roundup: 13-18 August 2017

08/18/2017

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What better way to experience the eclipse then by throwing an eclipse party for your friends and family?  Materials, activities and more in this week's edition of the roundup.

1. IMAGE OF THE WEEK: We had a lot of fun last week during our Facebook Live broadcast at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).  (The above picture shows almost all of the members of the broadcast team.) Making NASA GLOBE Observer observations together and learning more about the Earth system with fun science demos could make for some good activities if you are throwing an eclipse party. Watch the video and learn how you too can demonstrate the eclipse to your guests.

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Did you happen to see our Snapchat/Instagram story? Check that out in the second link in the below and learn more about how easy it is to participate with NASA GO during the eclipse.

2. RESOURCES: We have handouts and a special poster you can print out for your event/party.  

3. PARTY PLANNING: You can also check out the links in the below for more resources and learning opportunities from NASA And the GLOBE Program for the upcoming eclipse as well ast a party planning kit from NASA.

4. THERMOMETERS: You may be asking yourself: "What type of thermometer can I get to take part in the eclipse observation with GLOBE Observer?" Well, I have an answer for you. Any simple liquid filled thermometer will do the job. Of course, more advanced and complicated temperature measurement devices will also work.  Even a meat thermometer can be used in this experiment.  However, be aware that using a weather app, etc., will not be accurate as you need to take the temperature from your specific location. (Weather apps get their temperature from weather stations and these stations may be far from where you are located at the time of the eclipse.) Check out the links below for more on thermometers.

5. WEEKLY VIDEO:  See last week's favorite cloud observation submissions from around the world on our Facebook page. And don't forget to share your favorite photos with us by tagging us on Facebook and Twitter: #NASAGO.

 

A group of people pose for a photo.

What better way to experience the eclipse then by throwing an eclipse party for your friends and family?  Materials, activities and more in this week's edition of the roundup.

1. IMAGE OF THE WEEK: We had a lot of fun last week during our Facebook Live broadcast at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).  (The above picture shows almost all of the members of the broadcast team.) Making NASA GLOBE Observer observations together and learning more about the Earth system with fun science demos could make for some good activities if you are throwing an eclipse party. Watch the video and learn how you too can demonstrate the eclipse to your guests.

Also --

Did you happen to see our Snapchat/Instagram story? Check that out in the second link in the below and learn more about how easy it is to participate with NASA GO during the eclipse.

2. RESOURCES: We have handouts and a special poster you can print out for your event/party.  

3. PARTY PLANNING: You can also check out the links in the below for more resources and learning opportunities from NASA And the GLOBE Program for the upcoming eclipse as well ast a party planning kit from NASA.

4. THERMOMETERS: You may be asking yourself: "What type of thermometer can I get to take part in the eclipse observation with GLOBE Observer?" Well, I have an answer for you. Any simple liquid filled thermometer will do the job. Of course, more advanced and complicated temperature measurement devices will also work.  Even a meat thermometer can be used in this experiment.  However, be aware that using a weather app, etc., will not be accurate as you need to take the temperature from your specific location. (Weather apps get their temperature from weather stations and these stations may be far from where you are located at the time of the eclipse.) Check out the links below for more on thermometers.

5. WEEKLY VIDEO:  See last week's favorite cloud observation submissions from around the world on our Facebook page. And don't forget to share your favorite photos with us by tagging us on Facebook and Twitter: #NASAGO.

 

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