In this workshop, well known solar observer, John O'Neal, and a community college astronomer, Matt Cass, presented guidelines for safe viewing of solar eclipses in educational and outreach environments, as well as tips for general solar observing. Participants received ideas for organizing events for the  solar eclipses whose paths crossed North America (October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024). 

Facilitators:

• John O'Neal is a renowned solar observer and astrophotographer. He is a member of the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club and is sought after as a speaker and event organizer. His website is https://ncstargazer.com. 
• Matt Cass is an instructor of physics and astronomy at Southwestern Community College in Sylva, NC and is experienced public outreach, some of which has been funded by NASA grants.

Links to Workshop Resources:

• Matt's presentation
• John's presentation
• "Tree Leaf Shadows to the Sun's Density", A. James Mallman (2013). The Physics Teacher.
• MrEclipse.com - All about eclipses (solar and lunar), including predictions, how-to guides, road maps, and more.
• EclipseWise - Solar and lunar eclipse predictions
• EarthSpaceLab's 3D visualizer for eclipses