For most observers, the eclipse was something to revel in, but for some the moment was a little more stressful. The latter group included a group of researchers who had “five telescopes, four and a half minutes, and one shot at getting data from the total solar eclipse.” WaPo (Gift Article): Why this eclipse could really show Einstein was correct. “In addition to the pesky cloud, there was another problem. Six minutes before the eclipse, the students at telescope station No. 4 called for help. Its alignment was off, perhaps because of a faulty mount.”

+ Kottke has a collection of the best photos and videos of the 2024 solar eclipse. And here are more amazing photos from AP and BBC. It’s notable that the best photos of the eclipse are of the people looking at it.

+ All right, folks. The eclipse is over. It’s safe to stare at the sun again.