MIAMI – There are plenty of smartphone apps available to help those preparing to witness the Aug. 21 solar eclipse in the United States.
Some connect viewers to live-stream views from telescopes, others offer countdown measured by seconds, and interactive maps with live updates as the shadow of the moon moves from coast to coast.
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Here is a list of ten useful apps to consider:
Exploratorium: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
Big Kid Science: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
Smithsonian: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
NASA: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
GLOBE Observer: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
iNaturalist: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
Stream: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
EclipseFlite: Download from iTunes
Solar Eclipse Timer: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes
Eclipse Megamovie: Download from Google Play | Download from iTunes