May 23, 2017

47: Eclipses: Orbits Aren't Perfect

52 minutes

This week, Jason and Stephen talk about lunar and solar eclipses in preparation of a total solar eclipse in North America coming up in August.

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Links and Show Notes

Jason got Umbra and Penumbra switched by accident. Just reverse and your'e good!

Our next episode will be about the film "Hidden Figures."

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