This exquisite celestial moment was predicted, captured,  and monitored by our stellar scientists. Instead of silencing, ignoring, berating, and defunding them, let’s appreciate and honor them. Let’s heed their words and utilize their knowledge for the benefit of all humankind and our shared natural world. http://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-41005529/solar-eclipse-watch-it-happen

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