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Thousands Catch Eclipse Fever at Adler Planetarium

Thousands joined in the Adler Planetarium’s celestial celebration to mark the occasion.

08/21/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Thousands Catch Eclipse Fever at Adler Planetarium

Clip: 8/21/2017 | 5m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Thousands joined in the Adler Planetarium’s celestial celebration to mark the occasion.

The last time a total solar eclipse spanned the continental United States from coast to coast was 99 years ago. Thousands joined in the Adler Planetarium’s celestial celebration to mark the occasion.

08/21/2017 | Rating NR

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Adler Astronomer: ‘Absolutely Phenomenal’ Solar Eclipse

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Clip: 8/21/2017 | 6m 27s | Adler Planetarium astrophysicist Lucianne Walkowicz joins us from the eclipse epicenter. (6m 27s)

Chicagoans Come Together to View Eclipse

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Clip: 8/21/2017 | 3m 35s | Chicagoans from all neighborhoods and walks of life watched the celestial event. (3m 35s)

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Clip: 8/21/2017 | 12m 21s | A former neo-Nazi recounts his extremist past. (12m 21s)

Solar Eclipse Sparks ‘Festival’ Atmosphere in Carbondale

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Clip: 8/21/2017 | 5m 31s | Onlookers were treated to a clear view of the solar eclipse in Carbondale. (5m 31s)

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