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A Celestial Celebration: Rockefeller Center's Eclipse Viewing Party Lights Up Dartmouth Green

  • A photo of eclipse glasses being held up to the sky.

    The Rockefeller Center supplied the Dartmouth and Hanover community with safe eclipse glasses from American Paper Optics.

On Monday, April 8th, Hanover witnessed an impressive 98.71% eclipse. The Rockefeller Center was proud to sponsor a viewing gathering on the Green, featuring safe eclipse glasses, music, and refreshments. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, and the Department of Physics & Astronomy.

The eclipse glasses were procured from American Paper Optics, recognized as one of the select manufacturers endorsed by the American Astronomical Society for providing safe solar viewers. John Jerit, CEO of American Paper Optics,  previously joined the Rockefeller Center for The Portman Lecture in the Spirit of Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. During the lecture, Jerit shared the inspiring journey of his start-up, which had evolved into the leading producer of 3D glasses and reliable solar eyewear, detailing their preparations for the upcoming total solar eclipse.

The Rockefeller Center is coordinating with the Montshire Museum to donate unused and used eclipse glasses leftovers from the event to Astronomers without Borders for reuse.

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Dartmouth students used the eclipse glasses to safely view the eclipse.
Dartmouth students used the eclipse glasses to safely view the eclipse.

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The Dartmouth Green was packed with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
The Dartmouth Green was packed with students, staff, faculty, and community members.

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The Rockefeller Center provided safe eclipse glasses for the Dartmouth and Hanover community.
The Rockefeller Center provided safe eclipse glasses for the Dartmouth and Hanover community.

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A view of the eclipse taken with a special phone camera filter.
A view of the eclipse taken with a special phone camera filter.

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The Rockefeller Center staff and faculty standing on the Green with eclipse glasses on.
The Rockefeller Center staff and faculty getting in on the eclipse action.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson stands outside with a thumbs up next to Michael Rockefeller who is wearing black eclipse glasses and looking up into the sun.
At a viewing party in Vermont, Michael Rockefeller wore our Rocky eclipse glasses while hanging with Neil deGrasse Tyson.