WVII previews Laatsch’s solar eclipse talk at Bangor Public Library
Hannah Young of the Bangor Public Library visited the studio of WVII (Channel 7) to advance a free public lecture by Shawn Laatsch, director of the Emera Astronomy Center and Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium at the University of Maine. In preparation for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, Laatsch, who will speak at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, will discuss how eclipses take place, the different types of eclipses that are visible from Earth, and how to safely view the upcoming eclipse from the Bangor region. Free solar eclipse viewing glasses will be available for attendees.