
People are excited about Saturday’s annular eclipse and next year’s total eclipse. Texans will be able to see them both – with the proper protective eyewear – of course. Kevin Connor checks in with Emily Howard with the McDonald Observatory, part of the University of Texas at Austin, about the best places to see this “ring of fire” eclipse, plus alternative ways of viewing the eclipse, as well as the dark sky initiative and other interesting things in view at the McDonald Observatory. (map courtesy of mcdonaldobservatory.org)