Thousands viewed the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse at Sanford Stadium during the university’s “Eclipse Blackout” event, which included faculty experts, door prizes and a livestream on the Jumbotron. It was sponsored by the Georgia Athletic Association, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, the Atmospheric Sciences Program and the Department of Geography. The State Botanical Garden, a public service and outreach unit, also held an eclipse viewing event sponsored by Friends of the Garden and Athens Coca-Cola that included music by Tommy Jordan and several games.
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Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor Marshall Shepherd talks about the solar eclipse at Sanford Stadium.
