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Experimentally Assessing the Accuracy of Eclipse Path Maps
JOA 2024, Vol. 14, No. 4, Page 3 Author(s): Luca Quaglia, John Irwin, Alessandro PessiAbstract: Several online eclipse maps were made available in the run-up to the 2024 April 8th total solar eclipse. However, close inspection of these maps quickly revealed notable and significant discrepancies in the location of umbral shadow path limits. These differences can sometimes amount to a couple of kilometres or more. To address the question of eclipse map accuracy, we analyse some relevant observational data collected during this eclipse and provide insights on the factors that affect such accuracy.