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Butler astronomy team prepares for total solar eclipse

Butler's eclipse party will start at noon Monday, and officials encourage people to get there early to claim a spot.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Butler University astronomy team wants to make sure people really understand what they are watching Monday when the university is packed with thousands of people for the total solar eclipse

"We want everyone to have a good time but also be well informed, so we have multiple experts on site," said Aarran Shaw, assistant director of the Holcomb Observatory.

Days before the eclipse, the team led tours that walked people through what will happen Monday. The first thing they see during the tours is the first total solar eclipse.

"It's interesting to hear about it in modern day context," Erin Sheek said.

Whether people were learning inside the planetarium or outside with the telescope, excitement is building all throughout campus.

"Maybe there will be some kids who remember this for the rest of their lives," Shaw said.

Butler's eclipse party will start at noon Monday, April 8, and officials encourage people to get there early to claim a spot.

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