Eclipse Stars: Supporting K-12 Educators and Scientists to Engage Audiences in the Awe and Wonder of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) delivered the Eclipse Stars project in 2023-2024. The primary goal of the Eclipse Stars project was to ensure people of all ages and backgrounds were meaningfully engaged in the 2024 total solar eclipse, ultimately leading to increased interest in astronomy, improved trust in scientists, and participation in STEM more generally. Over 300 scientists and educators participated in the Eclipse Stars project reaching over 138,000 members of the public and classroom learners. Eclipse Stars scientists and educators each participated in a 3-hour training, and received a toolkit of materials to build skills and knowledge to help them engage with their local audiences along the path of totality.