In ancient times eclipses were omens and myths
Eclipses stirred awe and fear across cultures. Babylonians tracked Saros cycles to predict eclipses, linking astronomy with astrology. The substitute king ritual aimed to save the real king by sacrificing the stand-in when omens appeared, reflecting the era’s blend of science, fate, and ritual.
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Safe eclipse viewing tips and where to get glasses in Lawrence
Local tips warn that normal sunglasses or 3 D glasses offer no protection for a solar eclipse. Genuine eclipse glasses from Rainbow Symphony American Paper Optics Thousand Oaks Optical and TSE 17 meet international standards. Authorities warn about counterfeit shades and point to trusted retailers and online lists, with safe viewing options like a homemade pinhole camera.
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American Paper Optics
Thousand Oaks Optical
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Astronomical Society
Lawrence
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Free eclipse viewing party at Shenk near Clinton and Iowa
An 11:30 am to 1:30 pm eclipse viewing event on Aug 21 at Shenk near Clinton Parkway and Iowa Street features staff from the Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence Public Library, and KU Natural History Museum with telescope viewing. Astronomers will provide safety glasses and viewing methods from AAS, Google, and KU, plus Ad Astra Food Truck, Kona Ice, and Torched Goodness. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sunscreen, hat, and water. cash for food.
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Shenk
Clinton Parkway
Iowa Street
Spencer Museum of Art
Lawrence Public Library
KU Natural History Museum
AAS
Google
Ad Astra
Kona Ice
Great American Eclipse Panel at Lawrence Public Library
The Lawrence Public Library hosts The Great American Eclipse of 2017 panel at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday Aug 20. Bruce Twarog, EU physics astronomy professor, will discuss the science and significance of the solar eclipse, and about 250 eclipse glasses will be available for visitors. Reporter Joanna Hlavacek can be reached at 832-6388.
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Lawrence Public Library
Bruce Twarog
Anthony Twarog
Joanna Hlavacek
HlavacekJoanna
Lawrence couples announce births and genders
Danny and Rachel West announce the birth of a boy on Friday in Lawrence. Chrissy and Brad Russell report a boy born Saturday in Lawrence. Chris and Aley Cook welcome a girl Friday in Lawrence. Brandon and Jeni Daley announce a girl born Saturday in Lawrence. Philip and Alaura Hardison report a boy born Saturday in Lawrence.
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Rachel West
Lawrence
Chrissy
Brad Russell
Chris and
Aley Cook
Brandon
Jeni Daley
Philip and
Alaura Hardison
Horn Wins House Seat At Baldwin City Convention
Horn narrowly defeated Brandon Holland 8-2 at a Baldwin City convention to fill the unexpired 13 month term of John Wilson for the 10th District including southeast Lawrence. Wilson endorsed Horn, who plans a focus on sustainability, economic opportunity and social equality, with Holland highlighting abortion rights and education funding. Wilson will resign to pursue family and career, with state party chair Curt Hall saying certifed results go to Gov. Brownback for appointment.
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Brandon Holland
University of Kansas
John Wilson
Lawrence
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Kansas
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Wilson
Holland
Tom Holland
Curt Hall
Sam Brownback
Elwyn Jones
Journal-World Photo
Eileen Horn
Kansas House District Committee
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