SOLAR ECLIPSESurat ideal to study shadow bands: Experts
Yagnesh Mehta TNN
Surat: These days the city is attracting people across the globe who are interested in studying this century’s first solar eclipse on July 22. Experts say the eclipse over the city will give them a chance to study the rare shadow bands, which otherwise will not be visible in any other part of the country. The eclipse will last for over three minutes and will display unbelievable artistic images, known as shadow bands, the experts explain. Hariom Vats, a senior scientist at Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), says, “Surat will be the only place where one will get to see the shadow bands during the July 22 eclipse. There are many superstitions associated with the shadow bands as they lead to creation of many images on the earth.” The scientist says that Surat is an ideal location as the eclipse will be visible best from the city between Vapi to Vadodara and for the longest period. Vats visited Atmiya Vidya Mandir near Kamrej on Sunday morning as the school has been identified as a location for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to observe the eclipse. Along with the eclipse watch, various events for people have been organised at the location where the students will draw on-the-spot paintings of the rare event. Vats warned people to take required care while observing the eclipse. “Watching the eclipse without filter glasses can cause permanent injuries to the eyes. It can have adverse effect on the minds of pregnant women and sick people,” he informs.
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