What inspired the author to focus so heavily on the scientific and political stakes of the eclipse?
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What inspired the author to focus so heavily on the scientific and political stakes of the eclipse?
Did anyone else feel a sense of awe at how this event united the nation, even amid political tensions?
How did the author decide which historical figures and scientists to highlight in this story?