Join local author Bryan Brewer as he discusses his book, “Eclipse,” and talks about the history, science, and observation of eclipses. Discover how these rare and dramatic celestial events have influenced culture throughout the ages, from Stonehenge and ancient Egypt to Shakespeare and Mark Twain. Follow the sagas of scientists who traveled the globe to glimpse precious minutes of totality to study our solar system. Learn the simple secrets of how eclipses occur, why they continue to rivet the human imagination and get details about the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.