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A Kansas State University professor gave a presentation at the Flint Hills Discovery Center Wednesday about the upcoming solar eclipse.

On Monday, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible across the Midwest, including Manhattan.

K-State physics professor Chris Sorensen…

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The best time to see the eclipse will be around two O’clock on Monday.

Sorensen encourages residents to watch the eclipse because of how rare it is…

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Those wanting to view the eclipse must have specialty eye protection to safely see the sun.

Full safety recommendations from NASA can be found here.

The Discovery Center, which isn’t typically open on Mondays, will be open during business hours, and those wanting to view the eclipse should come closer to 2 p.m.

Photo Courtesy of Peter Rice / KMAN

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