The eclipse of the Sun

Yesterday was a very hot one following temperatures of 33 degrees C on Wednesday so apart from literally feeling under the weather despite drinking plenty of liquids but really there was only one thing we were talking about was a once in a lifetime experience when the Moon obscured the Sun which was visible from most of Europe.

People sat outside, sometimes in groups armed with special highly protective glasses, a hand made pinhole camera or improvising with a colander and a piece of card although that would give you multiple images.

It was a great opportunity to learn about how the sun works, practise some basic skills we use in science and engineering and perhaps help reignite the interest in Astronomy and Space.

It also was a great spectacular event.