The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse

The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse

Author: Soundsington Media April 1, 2024 Duration: 10:35
On April 8, 2024 we will experience a Total Solar Eclipse. What exactly is an eclipse? Who will get to see it? How can you safely view? What if you aren't in the path of totality? You've got questions, we've got answers with the amazing Dr. Marin M. Anderson, Research Scientist, NASA JPL. All that and more on The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse   Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien  Written, Produced, and Edited by Nate DuFort, a Solar System Ambassador for NASA JPL Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons REACH was Co-Created by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall    Special thanks to Dr. Marin M. Anderson, Research Scientist, Astrophysicist, Radio Astronomer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Learn more about Dr. Anderson's work with the Golden Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT): https://gavrt.lewiscenter.org/ https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/ride-the-wave-of-radio-astronomy-during-the-solar-eclipse/ And a terrific NASA Eclipse discussion with Dr. Anderson (fall 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lKYm6QBE-Q We’d also like to offer a special thanks to REACH co-creator and Public Engagement Specialist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Sandy Marshall. Additional Eclipse Resources: NASA's Watch Live - 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Join NASA experts on April 8, 2024, for a broadcast of the total solar eclipse. Want to see more? Tune in to the streams at the link for telescope live feeds of the total solar eclipse across the path, a broadcast in Spanish, and a live stream of sounding rockets launching during the eclipse. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/live How Can You Tell If Your Eclipse Glasses or Handheld Solar Viewers Are Safe? https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/how-to-tell-if-viewers-are-safe What is an Eclipse? from NASA's Space Place: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/eclipses/en/ Solar Science with the Peanuts Gang! Explore brand new solar science activities and resources created for students ages 4–13 and available in 11 languages:  https://ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/peanutseclipse/ Want more REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids? You can find REACH on X, Instagram, and TikTok or at www.ReachThePodcast.com REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on REACH: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Hosted by Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien, REACH A Space Podcast for Kids turns the curiosity of young minds into a journey across the cosmos. This bi-weekly series from Soundsington Media starts with real questions from children, using them as a launchpad to explore everything from our own solar system to distant galaxies. Each episode is crafted to be a shared family experience, blending lively conversations with engaging segments that make complex ideas accessible. Listeners will hear from genuine experts-scientists and educators from places like NASA and the Adler Planetarium-who explain the wonders of space with clarity and enthusiasm. The learning continues off the air with simple, fun at-home experiments that bring the discussion right into your living room. More than just an educational program, this podcast fosters a sense of wonder through its friendly tone and genuine excitement for discovery. It’s a place where imagination and science meet, proving that the universe isn't too far away when knowledge is within your reach. Tune in for an adventure that’s as entertaining as it is informative, designed to spark conversations and inspire the next generation of explorers.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 61

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
Podcast Episodes
REACHing Out: How many Earths fit in the Sun? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Will and Jack from Charlotte who ask "How many Earths fit in the Sun?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Wri…
To Mars! with Michael Staab, Randy Havens,  & Sarah Smail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
On this episode of REACH , Brian and Meredith learn about NASA's Mars 2020 Mission and more as we are joined by an expert in launching these missions and receive a very special visit from the red planet itself on our seg…
REACHing Out: Is Pluto a planet? What is the biggest star? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:02
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's questions comes from Addison in Canada and Alex in Utah who have questions about Pluto and about stars which we answer with a little he…
Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
On this episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?," "What does the hashtag #BlackinAstro mean?," and more before we are joined by an expert Astrochemist and Planetary Scientist and a ve…
REACHing Out: Why is Mars Red? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Zoë from Toronto who asks "Why is Mars red?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall wi…
All About Black Holes with Dr. Geza Gyuk & Janet Varney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:45
On the second episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What are Black Holes?," "Will we ever get sucked into one?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest…
REACHing Out: How hot is the Sun? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from James and Charlie from Minnesota who ask "How hot is the Sun? And why?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Wr…
What IS Space? with  Dr. Aaron M. Geller & Dania Ramos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:31
On the first episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What IS space?," "Is Pluto a planet?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest on a segment entitled…
Introducing REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Built for kids and based on questions from kids, Reach educates with ente…