Hundreds of people gathered outside the Flint Hills Discovery Center to view the solar eclipse Monday afternoon.
Peak viewing occurred at 1:51 p.m. where 85% obscurity was observed.
Amateur astronomer Steve Johannes partnered with the Discovery Center to help citizens view the historic event.
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Curator of Education Sally Dreher says a grant from NASA helped the Discovery Center prepare…
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The Discovery Center hosted an event beforehand, and glasses were donated by the Manhattan Public Library and other local organizations.
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