On Monday afternoon, the moon will move in front of the sun, creating a solar eclipse. <\/p>\n
South Florida wont see a total eclipse -- you'll have to travel a bit farther north. But many people here have plans to watchthe partial eclipse, including Dr. James Webb, head of Florida International Universitys Stocker AstroScience Center. <\/p>\n
Webb researches and teaches on space, but he's also a talented guitarist. He's combined his passions to release an astronomy-themed album called \"Reaching For the Stars.\" Webb also performs regularly at lectures and events on FIU'scampus. <\/p>\n
\"I grew up in the '60s and '70swith a lot of good bands around, and I loved the music. But I was always left a little bit cold by the words,\" Webb said. \"I thought if they could have true astronomical meaning, that would be cool. Nobody does that, so I started writing my own songs about astronomy.\" <\/p>\n
WLRNs Kate Stein spoke with Webb about his musical influences, the new NASA telescope that's NOT named after him andhow to see the eclipse safely(he recommends solar glasses or -- since many manufacturers are sold out -- making a pinhole camera). <\/p>\n
Webb is scheduled to perform at FIU'seclipse watch party, which starts noon Monday at the StockerAstroScience Center on the Modesto A. Maidique campus. <\/p>\n
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