NASA Braille Book Lets Everyone Get a Feel for the 2017 Solar Eclipse @NASAAmes

Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

NASA’s tactile guide, "Getting a Feel for Eclipses," lets everyone learn more about the August 21 solar eclipse event, even people who won't be able see it.

The book is specifically designed to help illustrate basic concepts about the alignment of the Sun with the Moon and Earth during a solar eclipse. Sighted, as well as visually impaired people, can use touch to better understand the historic event.

Video credit: NASA's Ames Research Center

More info: nasa.gov/feature/ames/eclipse-for-everyone-nasa-develops-solar-eclipse-braille-book

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