Brian May Voyages to Spain for "Life-Changing" Solar Eclipse
The Queen guitarist shared photos and video as the moon covered the sun, while experts urged safe viewing to prevent retinal damage.
- On Wednesday, Queen guitarist Sir Brian May watched the solar eclipse from a viewpoint at the Javalambra Observatory in Teruel, Spain. The 79-year-old astrophysicist documented the "moment of totality" for fans on Instagram.
- Beyond his music career, Sir Brian is a passionate astrophysicist who completed his PHD in astronomy at Imperial College London in 2007. He employed a "little pinhole" method in Spain to project the Sun's image onto a plate.
- Peter Smith, from Taunton, warned others after suffering permanent retina damage 27 years ago. Smith told the BBC, "Make sure its got the right protection and filters to stop any damage because any damage you get, it'll never heal."
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists president Mohamed Elalfy cautioned that looking directly at the Sun can cause retinal damage, as the eye has no pain receptors to signal injury. He advised observing indirectly via live broadcast.
- Arriving at the viewpoint, Sir Brian described the eclipse as feeling "eerie and strange" yet a "beautiful sight" as the Moon passed between Earth and the Sun. His documentation highlighted the scientific wonder drawing public interest across Europe.
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The British astrophysicist and musician praised the quality of the Aragonese night sky during the recent astronomical event in the province.
The Pico del Vuitre also brought together dozens of scientists and other personalities, who approached this point. In addition, the European Space Agency (ESA) issued the process from Javalambre for everyone.
The musician and doctor in astrophysics Brian May did not miss the opportunity to witness the total eclipse that was visible in several points in Spain. The guitarist from Queen traveled to the Javalambre Observatory, in the province of Teruel, to observe the astronomical phenomenon.
The solar eclipse has generated great expectation all over the world, but especially in Spain, since it is one of the countries where the astronomical phenomenon would be best seen.So much so that hundreds of people have traveled to him to live it in first person.One of those who has taken advantage of the cause has been Brian May, the guitarist of Queen, who has moved nothing more and nothing less than to Teruel to witness the spectacle of how …
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