AAS SETF: Eclipse Citizen Science June 10, 2024: Amir Caspi, Citizen CATE

The Citizen CATE 2024 next-generation experiment placed 35+ identical telescope teams along the path of totality during the total solar eclipse (TSE) on April 8th, 2024 to capture a 60-minute movie of the inner solar corona in polarized light. We recruited and trained 35+ teams of community participants ("citizen scientists") from cities along the eclipse path, who retained the equipment in their communities for future outreach, education, and public engagement activities.  

Amir Caspi is a Senior Research Scientist at the Southwest Research Institute and leader of the Citizen CATE project.