ASTRONOMERS WITHOUT BORDERS OFFERS GIVEAWAY OF SOLAR VIEWING GLASSES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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Jun 05

2017

by Zoe Chee

Created: Monday, June 05 2017 20:32

Calabasas, CA, June 20, 2017:Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) is excited to announce that in celebration of the upcoming August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, it will be providing over 100,000 solar viewing glasses to underserved communities across the United States.

The donation recipients will be selected from deserving groups serving minority based-schools, youth community centers, children’s hospitals and others through an online registration process on the AWB website.

“This eclipse is historic, with a huge effort underway by organizations across the country to prepare people for the experience and use this rare opportunity to teach science,” said Mike Simmons, President and Founder of AWB. “We're very pleased to be able to to provide access to eclipse viewing to those who might otherwise miss out, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.”

This large giveaway is made possible by the generous donations of glasses from AWB partners Google (50,000 glasses), Big Kid Science with an additional contribution from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (50,000 glasses) and the American Astronomical Society (3200 Eclipse Megamovie project glasses).

On August 21, 2017, a stunning total eclipse of the Sun will sweep across the continental U.S from coast to coast for the first time in nearly a century. While lucky skywatchers located along a narrow corridor running from Oregon to South Carolina will witness the dramatic total eclipse, everyone across the country will have an opportunity to see, with proper eye protection, at least a partial eclipse.

AWB also has solar glasses available for purchase to the general public. All proceeds from sales go directly to support AWB international grassroots science outreach programs.

To apply to receive the eclipse glasses, visit the AWB Glasses Giveaway page.
http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/awb-programs/resource-sharing-programs/eclipse-glasses-giveaway.html

Astronomers Without Borders is a US 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization incorporated in California.
About Astronomers Without Borders: Astronomers Without Borders connects people worldwide through innovative programs that are accessible to everyone regardless of geography and culture. Combining local events with online technology and a global community, Astronomers Without borders is a leader in promoting understanding and peaceful international relations, while also supporting outreach and education in astronomy.