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Outdoor Shadows

Trace your shadow, then make it change.

Eclipses del anillo de luz

Un anillo de luz representa al Sol.

Science activity to create an eclipse with a ring light.

Eclipses of the Ring Light

A ring light stands in for the Sun.

solid color icons of animals, a book and flowers on white background

Afterimages

Investigate how to predict the color of an afterimage.

outstretched hand and its shadow on the ground

Shadows

Investigate how to change a shadow’s size, shape, and position.

Drip Chamber

Viscous liquids create a mesmerizing light display.

Art & Science Activity to explore reflection and light.

Pixel Tube

Art and science meet in a tube of mirrors.

Pájaro en una jaula

Mira fijamente un color, pero ve otro.

Total Solar Eclipse 360º View - 2017

A 360 degree view of totality from the Exploratorium's Live Webcast production site in Casper, Wyoming on August 21, 2017. Embedded within the video, under the sun, is the view from our telescopes.

Técnicas Seguras para Ver al Sol Durante un Eclipse

Hay muchas formas de disfrutar un eclipse solar de manera segura.

Visor de Sol Interactivo

Proyecta imágenes del sol sobre un papel usando tus manos.

Como Construir un Visor de Sol

Eche un vistazo a este video sobre cómo construir su propio visor solar con materiales comunes de su casa.