This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My students are predominantly Latino. They are bright, inquisitive, full of life, and unfortunately, underrepresented in the sciences. I want to show them that science is accessible to everyone and for everyone.
When an opportunity comes to have them experience science first-hand, I want to seize it.
April 8 is the last solar eclipse visible in New York until 2044. By a quirk of galactic coincidence, the peak eclipse will occur around 3:00 and conclude at 3:29, 1 minute before our daily dismissal. That afternoon we will pause regular classes and bring everyone out to observe and celebrate this astronomical wonder.
We will have over 400 people viewing the eclipse and want to have as many telescopes available as possible for the viewing. This spotting scope will serve that purpose on the day of the eclipse. Afterward, there is no way I will let it gather dust. It will be a perfect companion for our trips to see birds during our ecology projects.
Please make this once-in-a-generation eclipse even more special and help us get a new scope!
Manfrotto Befree Live 4-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod with Fluid Head, Black/Silver
• Amazon Business
$309.95
1
$309.95
Athlon Optics Argos HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope - Straight, Green/Black
• Amazon Business
$299.99
1
$299.99
Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Telescope Filter – Meets ISO 12312-2:2015(E) Standards – Works with Existing 80mm AZ Telescopes – Observe Solar Eclipses and Sunspots – Safe, Snug Fit
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Materials cost
$624.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$664.26
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$117.22
Total project goal
$781.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$781.48
1 Donor
-$414.00
Donations toward project cost
-$414.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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