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RIT Eclipse Fest

by College Activities Board (CAB)

Recreation

Mon, Apr 8, 2024

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Join us for an out-of-this-world campus experience as Rochester falls under the spell of a total eclipse! We've got you covered with glasses ensuring everyone can witness the cosmic spectacle safely. It's a shared moment of wonder and unity, as we come together to marvel at the celestial dance overhead!

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Past Events

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Solar Eclipse Live Feed in Hydrogen Alpha

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.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Rockets and Coronagraphy

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

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Eclipses in Pagan Religions

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.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Shining Out of Darkness Bracelet Making

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

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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DIY Solar Themed Goodie Bags, Solar Face Paint/Tattoos, and DIY Solar Eclipse

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.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Blacked Out Photobooth and Galaxy Themed Sand Art Bottles

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.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Solar Film Photography

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

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