Heavenly Show: Total Eclipse Thrills Millions

Clip: 362238_1_1

Year Shot: 1963 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1713

Original Film: 036-060-01

HD: N/A

Location: Manitoba, Canada

Timecode: 00:18:30 - 00:19:37

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Scientists take advantage of a total eclipse of the moon to make readings they were unable to do a few short years ago. Rockets are sent aloft to record phenomena while at the same time the effect of the eclipse on herring on the ocean floor is studied. Manitoba, Canada Air to air shot of a passenger plane en-route. CUS - Astronaut, Scott Carpenter CUS - Scientist checking their calculations and instruments. MS - The moon blocking out the light of the sun. MS - Scientist standing at their huge computers. MS - An astronomy technician manning some kind of tracking device in order to gain information. MS - Rockets being shot into space. MS - The eclipse coming to an end and the sun is released from the shadow of the moon.