Journey Through the Heliosphere: Eclipse

Two pages extracted from the booklet Journey Through the Heliosphere: The Sun‑Earth System in Color explain how eclipses happen and connect the topic to indigenous Alaskan languages. The booklet blends art and science to make heliophysics concepts accessible to learners.

The coloring book covers the Sun, solar magnetic fields and solar wind; the Earth, auroras, eclipses, seasons and climate; and wider topics such as habitable zones, the solar system and the life cycle of stars. It is designed for educators and learners, aims to spark curiosity and creativity, and is aligned with the Framework for Heliophysics Education (FHE).

A glossary of science terms appears at the end. A notable feature is the inclusion of Alaska Native words related to the Sun and sky from cultures such as Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Central Yupik/Cup'ik, Iñupiaq, Lower Koyukon Athabascan, Ten Kenaga'/Lower Tanana Athabascan, Ts'msyen/Sm'algyax and Xaad kil/Haida.

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