KEARNEY – This celestial event is far rarer than a solar eclipse. On Nov. 11, Mercury will pass directly between the sun and Earth, and the phenomenon can be witnessed right here in Kearney. “During a planetary transit, a planet crosses over our field of view of the sun,” said Joel Berrier, an assistant professor in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Physics. “This event is similar to an eclipse, but since only a small portion of the sun is … [Read more...] about Check out next week’s rare celestial event using UNK telescopes
Solar Eclipse
UNK researchers Brinley Buckley, Harner look at eclipse’s impact on ecosystem
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – One year ago, thousands of people flocked to Nebraska to witness “The Great American Eclipse.” The solar eclipse, spanning from Oregon to South Carolina and casting a 70-mile-wide shadow along the path of totality, was a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle for many observers staring at the sky through those special cardboard glasses. Watching the sun disappear midday was an awe-inspiring moment for spectators, but two … [Read more...] about UNK researchers Brinley Buckley, Harner look at eclipse’s impact on ecosystem
Inspired by eclipse, UNK alumnus Jonathan Jaworski writes song featured at commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Music inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle will be performed at Friday’s University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement ceremony. UNK alumnus Jonathan Jaworski wrote the song “ECLIPSE” to express his excitement for last year’s “Great American Eclipse” – a total solar eclipse stretching from coast to coast that was visible along a 70-mile-wide path across Nebraska. “I actually wrote the piece beforehand,” said … [Read more...] about Inspired by eclipse, UNK alumnus Jonathan Jaworski writes song featured at commencement
UNK Sigma Xi earns excellence award for Solar Eclipse program
KEARNEY – The Sigma Xi chapter at University of Nebraska at Kearney was awarded a top honor for its Great American Solar Eclipse Panel discussion event in August. Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, awarded UNK its Program of Excellence Award, which the Society said is only given to about 10 select chapters. The free talk, on April 17, featured UNK professor Doug Biggs, “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait, and University of Arkansas professor Daniel Kennefick. It … [Read more...] about UNK Sigma Xi earns excellence award for Solar Eclipse program
UNK says plan ahead; Shares final update on Monday’s eclipse Watch Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfuHFC-3Pf0 When: Monday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (gates open at 10:30) Where: UNK Cope Stadium/Foster Field Cost: Free Parking/logistics: unk.edu/eclipse KEARNEY – Planners expect a full stadium Monday during the free community solar eclipse Watch Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Cope Stadium. Their best advice is to arrive early, expect traffic and parking delays, and plan for some hot sun … [Read more...] about UNK says plan ahead; Shares final update on Monday’s eclipse Watch Party
