Through the Lens: pre-eclipse preparations

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor • April 18, 2024

A photographer attaches his camera to a large telescope in Battery Park.

Vermont officials estimated approximately 160,000 visitors made the journey to Vermont for the April 8 solar eclipse. This meant about 60,000 vehicles coming into the state from near and far. To commit to such a trip, preparations had to be made.

While many visitors enjoyed their time in comfort set up in tents with a week’s worth of snacks, others made the venture to Burlington sporting telescopes and cameras waiting for the perfect shot.

I began my personal journey downtown and to the waterfront to the designated city viewing points starting at 8:00 a.m. to document the variety of preparations–many of which had already begun even earlier.

Harvard researchers set up in City Hall park with various equipment.
(Emily Kobus)

Many visitors set up tents, claiming their desired spot before totality.
(Emily Kobus)

A variety of chairs, boxes, suitcases, coolers and bags lined the waterfront.
(Emily Kobus)

Photographers prepare for the eclipse by the waterfront, capturing shots of the mountains.
(Emily Kobus)

Viewing spots were claimed as early as 8:00 a.m. in the morning, despite totality beginning at 3:26 p.m. (Emily Kobus)

A visitor relaxes on an inflatable couch by the water.
(Emily Kobus)

A decorated van from New Jersey sits in the Davis Center parking lot donning eclipse related designs.
(Emily Kobus)

About the Contributor

Emily Kobus, Co-Photo Editor

(She/her) Emily Kobus is a sophomore public communication major, concentrating in community media and journalism and minoring in political science. She began her work at the Cynic as a staff photographer before taking on the role of photo editor. In her free time, Emily enjoys writing, café hopping and exploring the outdoors. Email [email protected] to get in contact with Emily.

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