My writing is taking a back seat as I prepare for the first of two solar eclipses this year. On May 20th there will be an annular eclipse of the Sun. During an annular eclipse the moon moves in front of the Sun, but part of the Sun remains visible. It is necessary to wear protective eyewear at all times. Here is a short video showing the January 6, 2011 annular eclipse as recorded by the Hinode Satellite.
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=49165671
For the annular eclipse I will be in Tokyo, Japan, making a documentary film. The documentary titled "Black Sun" is about two African American astrophysicists and their upcoming observations of the solar eclipses in 2012. We are raising funds for the filming in Tokyo via a Kickstarter Campaign.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/677592353/black-sun-documentary-film-about-the-2012-solar-ec
I am passionate about this project because it shows a different part of the African American community, a part normally not seen. We made a short five-minute promotional film of our two stars: Alphonse Sterling and Hakeem Oluseyi.
http://blackcommunityentertainment.com/videos/1345/black-sun-five-minute-short
The annular eclipse will be visible from the western United States. Remember to protect your eyes.
Wish me luck on the campaign!
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