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SIU gets $2.6M grant to use celestial marvels as inspiration to study the sun

Researchers at SIU are playing a key role to inspire curiosity about our fiery celestial neighbor.

SIU gets $2.6M grant to use celestial marvels as inspiration to study the sun

Of all the objects in Earth’s sky, nothing impacts humans more than the sun. Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are playing a key role to inspire curiosity about our fiery celestial neighbor.

5 Things to Do This Weekend: Open House Chicago, Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Events

SIU's plans for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, SIU Carbondale will be in the international spotlight once again, thanks to the second total solar eclipse in seven years. In fact, our region is the only location in the world to be the site of both eclipses! Check out the award-winning documentary, “In the Shadow,” about the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on campus.

Rare super blue moon coming to suburban skies Wednesday night

Skywatchers will get the chance to see a rare super blue moon Wednesday night. Here s what that means and where to look.