Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Box |
Title |
EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers |
Catalog Number |
2017.130.3 |
Maker |
Celestron |
Date |
2017 |
Material(s) |
Cardboard |
Dimensions |
H-10.375 W-6.25 D-2 inches |
Description |
This is a commercial box for the EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers. There is product information print on all sides of the box. This example has an extended tab at the top for hanging on a display rack. The front, bottom, and back a predominantly blue while the sides are predominately orange. |
Notes |
Jim Johnson purchased this set online for the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. The eclipse was visible across 14 contiguous states, including Kentucky. Hopkinsville was the point of greatest eclipse as it experienced 2 minutes and 41.2 seconds of totality. It was the first total solar eclipse visible in the Southeastern United states since 1970. Jim traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to view the eclipse. He gave a pair of viewers to Beth Caffery Carter to use. Beth used the viewers in Crofton, Kentucky, located 13 miles north of Hopkinsville. Many stores and websites sold out of solar eclipse glasses prior to the event. |
Collection |
James R Johnson Collection |
Event |
2017 Solar Eclipse |
People |
Johnson, James R |
Subjects |
Astronomy Astronomical instruments Astronomical observation Eclipses |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |