WEATHER ALERT Winter Storm Warning

Full Story
WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory

Full Story
CONTACT US: Have a question, comment or concern about BART? We want to know

Full Story

Email
LIVE VIDEO Track the weather on Live Doppler 7

Watch Now
How would you rate BART as a transportation agency? | Vote here

Full Story

Email

WATCH LIVE

Welcome,

Your Account

Log Out

PHOTOS: Exploratorium scientists in Micronesia for solar eclipse

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul teaching in Yap on the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

Exploratorium scientists say this image taken in March 2016 shows Yap stone money at their hotel on the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows the view of Colonia from a nearby summit on the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium workers on their way to the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows a boat that helped carry Exploratorium workers to the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows crew members on a boat heading to the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium workers watching

This image taken in March 2016 shows a boat carrying Exploratorium workers approaching the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium workers on a boat approaching the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium workers on a skiff leaving for the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium workers landing on the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows Exploratorium workers meeting with chiefs on the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

This image taken in March 2016 shows the remains of a Japanese Zero plane from WWII in the bushes on the remote island of Woleai, a tiny atoll in Micronesia.

KGO

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) --

A team of scientists from the Exploratorium traveled to the remote island of Woleai, an atoll in Micronesia, for a rare total solar eclipse.

Click here for full coverage on this rare event and Click here for full coverage on solar eclipses.

Related Topics:
science exploratorium space nasa distraction solar eclipse u.s. & world San Francisco Exploratorium

(Copyright ©2019 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.)

SOLAR ECLIPSE

Sleepover on U.S.S. Hornet provides perfect party for moon gazers

Super blue blood moon will dazzle kids and advance science

UC Berkeley asks for help looking eclipse photos

2017: A look back at ABC7 News' most popular stories

Top 4 astronomy headlines of 2017

More solar eclipse

SCIENCE

What's next for Mars exploration after death of "Opportunity" rover?

'My battery is low and it's getting dark': Opportunity's last message to scientists

NASA declares Mars rover Opportunity dead after 15 years on red planet

Remembering the Columbia tragedy 16 years later

NASA Ames & San Jose State students cheer on satellite launch

Top Stories

Colin Kaepernick reportedly still wants to play in the NFL

Hot air balloon crashes on Skaggs Island near Vallejo

Stephen Curry wins bet with brother at NBA All Star Saturday 3-point contest

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake hits Yountville

Inmate saves baby from locked SUV using his car theft skills

Fire outside Tesla plant in Fremont contained

LA activist calls for Smollett's arrest, believes actor lied about attack

Average tax refunds fall for second straight week

Terror group's photo of LA building raising security concerns

Accuweather Forecast: Scattered showers, gusty wind

Track the rain on Live Doppler 7

Sausalito grandmother shares story of survival following mudslide

Police: New evidence 'shifted the trajectory' of Jussie Smollett investigation, 2 brothers cooperating