Central Middle School: Ready for the eclipse

Visitors gather at the Solar Spectacular to watch the solar eclipse and learn about the science behind it. Photo by Carla Clark | For The Republic

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Central Middle School, the Bartholomew County Public Library and kidscommons are hosing a Solar Spectacular at Central’s track, 725 Seventh St.

The event continues until 4 p.m. near downtown Columbus.

Noland Khan and Tara Khan look at a sun and planets book at Viewpoint Books booth at Central Middle School’s Solar Spectacular event. Photo by Carla Clark | The Republic
Greg Robison Hanover College demonstrates a solar telescope and Sunspotter device. Photo by Carla Clark | For The Republic

 

Seth McCauley and Hazel McCauley toss a disc while waiting for the eclipse. Photo by Carla Clark | For The Republic

 

Youngsters play in a toy space shuttle at the Central Middle School Solar Spectacular. Photo by Carla Clark | The Republic