First, however, they must be ready for the brief window of totality, when the Moon blocks the sun, allowing scientists to observe the corona and putting 2-1/2 years of work to the test.
“There is neither space nor time for the unexpected,” said Senior Researcher Paola Zuppella of the Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies in Padua. Team coordination, she added, would be just as important as favourable weather conditions.
To reach Spain, the team left by road on Friday rather than flying, transporting the instrument in a van so it would not have to be dismantled and reassembled on arrival. They also hoped to avoid any disruption to their journey.
“Given the situation with flights, which may well be cancelled at the last minute, it’s best to make sure we actually get there,” Landini said.
First, however, they must be ready for the brief window of totality, when the Moon blocks the sun, allowing scientists to observe the corona and putting 2-1/2 years of work to the test.
“There is neither space nor time for the unexpected,” said Senior Researcher Paola Zuppella of the Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies in Padua. Team coordination, she added, would be just as important as favourable weather conditions.
To reach Spain, the team left by road on Friday rather than flying, transporting the instrument in a van so it would not have to be dismantled and reassembled on arrival. They also hoped to avoid any disruption to their journey.
“Given the situation with flights, which may well be cancelled at the last minute, it’s best to make sure we actually get there,” Landini said.
