What does a world-renowned astrophysicist do during a once in a lifetime cosmic event? Experience the Total Solar Eclipse with Neil deGrasse Tyson as he gives you an astronomical play-by-play. Neil’s excitement is palpable as you watch his real-time reactions to totality. What’s the best way to view a solar eclipse? You’ll get insight into the viewing equipment Neil deGrasse Tyson uses to capture this bucket-list item. With footage from Vaonis telescope, you’ll be able to view sunspots with Neil as he relays information about them. Learn more about Vaonis at https://https://vaonis.com/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - The Journey 1:23 - Setting Up the Vespera Telescope for Stargazing 2:37 - Vespera Telescope Features 4:31 - Morning of the Total Solar Eclipse 5:23 - Neil’s Eclipse Equations 5:43 - Looking Up During First Contact 7:15 - Sunspot Viewing 8:34 - Design of the Vespera Telescope 9:02 - “It’s Getting Eerie” 9:46 - Setting off the Drone 10:37 - Totality Time 12:27 - Neil’s Reflections 13:59 - Full Eclipse Timelapse Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson