When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching
The Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative (DEB) is organizing citizen scientists to capture data during the upcoming total solar eclipse. The project uses affordable, portable equipment to help professional astronomers study the Sun's atmosphere.
Why it matters
Citizen science initiatives democratize data collection and allow for broader observation of rare astronomical events.
Eclipses Solar Eclipses When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching News By Anthony Wood Published 4 August 2026 Meet the citizen scientist initiative bringing you closer to totality.
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