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 June 11, 2017

A solar eclipse rallied Americans around science. Could it again?

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Science journalist David Baron tells the story of the 1878 total eclipse of the sun that drew astronomers, scientists and even a young Thomas Edison to witness the rare event in the skies over Montana. Produced by: The World staff. Image credit: John G. Wolbach Library, Harvard College Observatory.

Aired June 9, 2017

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    Ben B
    I was with my husband...
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    Suzanne J
    I will see my FOURTH total eclipse on August 17 in Salem,OR. 1. 1979 along the Columbia River, WA 2. 1991 Honomolino, HI 3. 1999 Soissons, France A truly religious experience
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    Ben B
    I thought it's on the 21st?
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