What do scientists learn from total solar eclipses? An MIT researcher explains

The total solar eclipse wasn’t just an astronomical sight to see, but a research opportunity for scientists around the globe. Larisa Goncharenko, from MIT’s Haystack Observatory, joined Craig LeMoult to discuss what scientists can learn about the world and its atmosphere during eclipses. GBH News is a premier source for in-depth local news and original story telling based in Boston, Massachusetts. Subscribe to the GBH YouTube channel: Follow GBH News on Instagram: Like GBH News on Facebook: Follow GBH News on Twitter: We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: 0:00 What happens to the Earth’s atmosphere during a solar eclipse? 2:45 How does this help us understand Space? 5:30 Citizen science and the eclipse 7:30 What was your experi