Watching the Eclipse Over Woods Hole
MBL scientists Jen Morgan, Rachel Carson, and Kristin Gribble eclipse-watching in Waterfront Park. Credit: Diana Kenney
Like moths to a flame, MBL-ers spontaneously streamed from their labs and offices to bask in the solar eclipse on April 6, which reached 88.8% totality in Woods Hole. Nature and science are always in conversation in Woods Hole, and this shared celestial event was no exception.
L-R, Suzanne Thomas, Zoe Cardon, Scott Koerner and Anne Giblin gather around the Ecosystems Center's colander and screen for projecting eclipse images. Credit: Diana Kenney
Thomas also kept a log of temperature changes during the eclipse because -- she's an envirornmental scientist. Credit: Diana Kenney
Even the library staff came outside! From left, Jennifer Walton, Matt Person, Marie Russell, and Samantha Porter. Credit: Diana Kenney
MBL Director Nipam Patel demonstrates a manual way to project eclipse images on the ground. Credit: Diana Kenney
Peering into Emily Greenhalgh's cardboard box eclipse viewer. Credit: Emily Greenhalgh
Candle House representing! From left, Garrett Gryska, Samantha Cummis, Carolyn Johnson, and Cedith Copenhaver. Credit: Diana Kenney