CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques at Eclipse of the Century viewing event at Parc Jean-Drapeau
General information
- Type: Public activity
- Date:
- Time: 2:00 to 3:50 p.m.
- Location: Parc Jean-Drapeau, 1 circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec H3C 1A9
- Registration: Free
- Language: French
- Target audience: General public
Summary
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will share insights about the total solar eclipse and Canada's role in Moon exploration at Eclipse of the Century, an event hosted by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau and Espace pour la vie.
Detailed description
CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques will be part of a group of experts who will enlighten thousands of viewers during Eclipse of the Century, an event hosted by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau and Espace pour la vie.
During this free event, the public is invited to witness the total solar eclipse, during which the Moon will completely hide the Sun for a period of over one minute.
More details on the Eclipse of the century - Parc Jean-Drapeau website.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques explains this remarkable celestial event and reminds you to use eye protection as you witness the solar eclipse! (Credit: Canadian Space Agency, NASA)