Total Solar Eclipse & The Curious History of Invisible Light with Astronomer Bob Berman

On Monday, August 21st residents of just 10 states —and the millions of travelers making the trip for the chance to see a rare phenomenon—will be able to witness the full totality of a solar eclipse.  The totality window spans a mere 70 miles wide.   Astronomer Bob Berman touches on the spectacular beauty of a total eclipse compared to a partial eclipse.  Then we turn our attention to his latest book: “Zapped“. Even during the darkest night sky, all around us we’re surrounded by light. Science writer Bob Berman joins us to talk about the many kinds of light we cannot see – how they are crucial for life and how they can kill us if we’re not careful.