RIT Eclipse Fest

Students are invited to watch a real-time live stream of the solar eclipse in Hydrogen Alpha (viewing the sun) with a specialized telescope and camera lens.

Students are invited to build their own DIY coronagraphs and learn about rocket usage.

Students can learn about the significance of eclipses in Pagan traditions from the Pagan Chaplain, Rauncie Reynolds. They can also receive free tarot readings and butterscotch candies.

Students can make their very own bracelets with solar eclipse themed beads.

Students are invited to build their own solar themed goodie bags; receive solar face paint/tattoo; and build their own DIY solar eclipse out of wood and paint.

Students are free to take pictures in a custom-made blackout photobooth with neon sticks. Creating your own galaxy themed sand art in bottles will also be offered.

Students are invited to use large format film negatives to make cyanotype prints on shirts.