Queen's 2015 Nobel Prize in PhysicsOn April 8th at 3:22pm, about 6000 people gathered at Tindall Field to experience and to witness an amazing total solar eclipse. A rare chance of a lifetime since the next total eclipse in Kingston will occur in 2399.
In the words of Prof. Rob Knobel, Head of the Physics Department, who helped lead the university's preparations for the eclipse:
On Tindall Field, we were able to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with thousands of people, and the roar of cheers that went up at totality is going to be one of my lifelong memories. I'm so proud of the team of Queen’s Eclipse Ambassadors who spread out to 20 sites across the city and region, giving the same experience to visitors and residents alike.
It was wonderful to have the support of the whole ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ community, who have been planning for this day for over a year – a collaborative effort that made our educational efforts and the viewing a tremendous success.
For photos and information, read the Gazette's Sharing an astronomical moment together.
For information on outreach, read Queen’s is helping prepare the region for the coming total solar eclipse.