If you're planning to watch the solar eclipse from Homestead National Monument, you might get a glimpse of another pretty big star.
According to a press release from The Planetary Society, of which Bill Nye serves as CEO, the celebrity scientist will be at the Beatrice landmark on Aug. 21 to promote a new Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger booklet.
“We are thrilled that Bill Nye is joining us in a partnership to roll out a Junior Ranger Eclipse Explorer booklet and Totality Junior Ranger Badge,” said Mark Engler, superintendent of Homestead National Monument. “Lots of lucky kids are going to complete the educational activity booklet, which features kids and Bill, and be sworn in as new junior rangers right after the eclipse.”
The special edition Junior Ranger booklet and badge will be available later this summer, according to the release, and Homestead programs are free.
Homestead Heritage and Education Centers will be open extended hours during the festival: 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 19-20, and 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 21.
Find out more about the Homestead eclipse events, including parking and transportation information, visit the monument's website: nps.gov.
