2017 Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep across America for the first time in 99 years.

Time to do your homework to prepare for this much-anticipated celestial show!

Pacific University's faculty experts in physics, biology and optometry are here to help, answering practical, eclipse-related questions and exploring the deeper meaning of what's likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event for many people.

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Eclipse 101: What's Going On?

Pacific University Physics Professor Todd Duncan offers the basics — and cosmic perspective — on the eclipse.

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Night & Day: Animal Instinct

Pacific University Biology Professor Christopher Templeton talks animal reactions to darkness in the day.

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Capture the Eclipse

Before you pull out your camera, check out these tips from Professor Jim Flory for — safely — taking great pictures of the eclipse.

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Protect Your Eyes

Professor Karl Citek and the Pacific University College of Optometry offer tips for enjoying the eclipse without damaging your eyes.

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Make Your Own Viewer

If you don't have certified eclipse glasses, or you're just looking for another way to view the 2017 Great Eclipse, try out a pinhole viewer!

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Pacific EyeClinics

Pacific University College of Optometry provides eye and vision care clinics at six locations throughout the Portland area.

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