Wonder of a solar eclipse discussed at Bradbury Science Museum talk

At 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Bradbury Science Museum, Becker will talk about his experiences and use slides to illustrate what he saw. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Becker, of Thermonuclear Applications (X-2) and president of the Pajarito Astronomers, also will compare this eclipse with past solar eclipses. "Each eclipse is a unique experience," said Becker. "A well-placed window of sky allowed viewing of the totality and most of the partial phases. [It was] an awesome sight to behold." The Pajarito Astronomers is sponsoring the talk in conjunction with the museum.

Becker received a doctoral degree in astronomy in 1979 from the University of Illinois. His research was in the field of theoretical astrophysics in the speciality of stellar evolution. He joined the Laboratory in 1983.

Bradbury Science Museum is part of Los Alamos' Community Relations (CRO) Office.

The Bradbury Science Museum is located at 15th Street and Central Avenue in Los Alamos. Museum hours, apart from special events are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

For more information, contact Pat Berger at 665-0896.

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