On Monday, April 8, SUNY Sullivan hosted a total solar eclipse viewing party, inviting covered eyes to peer up at the sky in unison.

Joining students were enthusiastic members of the Catskills Astronomy Club, who were present to provide insightful answers to inquiries about the remarkable occurrence taking place.

The club’s very own John Kocijanski generously brought along solar-filtered telescopes, allowing attendees to observe the rare phenomenon safely and with clarity. 

“[The event is] beautiful,” said Kocijanski, “Glad everyone is having a good time.”

To further enhance their experience, eclipse glasses were distributed to eager students who expressed interest in witnessing this momentous event for themselves. 

As a gesture of inclusivity and accessibility, these glasses were also made readily available upon request to all participants.

In order to provide a detailed and accurate safe view of celestial bodies, an additional telescope was meticulously positioned to project a high-definition image of the beaming sun and darkened moon onto a white board for observation and analysis.