Episode 4: Chasing Dreams, Watching Shadows

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Episode 4: Chasing Dreams, Watching Shadows

Subject

2024 Solar Eclipse

Description

Episode 4 delves into the tourist economy of eclipse watching from the past to the present, highlighting how ordinary people described these rare celestial experiences. It explores the intersection of amateur and professional astronomy, shining light on how the ability to predict eclipses accurately became essential to eclipse chasers, professional and amateur astronomers who travel the world for a glimpse of these astronomical phenomena. We then shift gears to think about modern eclipses. Starting with the economic impact of the 2017 eclipse, we interview representatives from various Ohio-based institutions who have big plans for the April 8, 2024 eclipse. Please check out Ohio.gov for an interactive map of eclipse events all across the Buckeye state! This episode was created by Ernest Okine, Paige Pazstor, and Nico Hartzell with input from Dr. Amílcar Challú and Dr. Cheryl X. Dong. Landon Cina from the BGSU College of Musical Arts provided the music and Midstory edited the final episodes. This podcast is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Episode

5

Season

1

Episode Type

full