Want to get a safe and close up view of the sun in preparation for our upcoming eclipses*? Come on out to Elstro Plaza to use a telescope during the day to view the sun! This unique opportunity will give you an opportunity to see sun spots firsthand.Astronomer Dr. Wes Tobin will demonstrate safe sun viewing in preparation for eclipses. You will have a chance to ask questions, and each participant will leave with a pair of eclipse glasses. Participants may also be interested in our earlier program “Solar Eclipse 101 with IU East Astronomer Dr. Wes Tobin” on Oct. 11 from 6-7pm at the Library About the presenter: Wes Tobin is a Professor at Indiana University East. His research areas include observing and modeling eclipsing binary stars. His degrees are from Ball State, Iowa State and Indiana State. More information on Dr. Tobin’s research and curricular interests can be found here: https://east.iu.edu/people/bio/ajax.php?bio=westobinThis program is provided in collaboration with Indiana University East, Richmond Parks and Recreation and Wayne County and Tourism Bureau which is home of the Richmond’s Total Eclipse collaboration https://richmondsolareclipse.com/*We have two upcoming eclipses: a partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14 and a total solar eclipse on Apr. 8, 2024. Registration is not required but is available to hold your spot. Elstro Plaza is handicapped accessible. Should you have accessibility needs, please email Beth in advance at BHarrick@mrlinfo.org to discuss accommodations so we can work to best welcome you!