Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.

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Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.

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Parts of the United States and Canada will have the chance to see the moon block at least a small portion of the sun.

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It’s a chance not just to study the sun but also space weather, light pollution and even animal behavior.

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