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ECLIPSE EXPERIENCES

Chasing the shadow.

Total solar eclipses are one of the most beautiful phenomena we can ever hope to witness on Earth.

 

Offered by a solar astrophysicist and eclipse expert: engaging talks, live commentary and guided eclipse experiences that turn an extraordinary moment into an unforgettable one.

FOR CRUISES / SPEAKING / EXPEDITIONS / EVENTS

Research Scientist

Active solar astrophysicist

Award-winning communicator

2026 AGU Spilhaus Award

Experienced presenter

Cruises, events & broadcasts

Published eclipse author

"Little Book of Eclipses"

WHAT I OFFER

Eclipse experiences for every audience.

Flexible programming for extraordinary places, curious audiences and once-in-a-lifetime journeys.

Awe-inspiring science and storytelling for cruise guests, festivals, resorts and public events.

Eclipse talks & lectures

01

Expert preparation, live guidance, helping audiences understand each stage of the eclipse safely.

Guided eclipse observing

02

On-stage hosting, broadcast commentary and audience interaction for special eclipse events.

Live commentary & hosting

03

Multi-day astronomy experiences with talks, Q&As, skywatching and informal engagements throughout the journey.

Cruise & expedition programmes

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MY EXPERIENCE

From the stage to the shadow of the Moon.

I combine active research in solar physics with years of public engagement, helping audiences discover the science and emotion of an eclipse.

INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES / SOCIAL MEDIA / ECLIPSE AUTHOR

2027 • ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE

• Coming soon.

2026 • TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

• Featured speaker aboard Virgin Voyages eclipse cruise, presenting to audiences of 500+.

• Photographing totality from rural Spain.

• 3 million views across social media eclipse content.

• Mainstream media contributions (BBC/CNN/Forbes/New Scientist).

2024 • TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

• Public lecturers across Texas.

• Co-hosting the National Science Foundation's eclipse livestream from beneath the shadow of the Moon.

• Recipient of American Astronomical Society Jay M. Pasachoff eclipse outreach grant.

2023 • ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE

• School visits and public lectures along the rural Texas–Mexico border.

LOOKING AHEAD

THE NEXT GREAT ENCOUNTERS

Planning experiences around an upcoming eclipse? Let’s make them remarkable.

2027

Eclipse cruises, destination tourism, resort programmes and special events.

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

02 AUGUST 2027
SPAIN • NORTH AFRICA • MIDDLE EAST
2028

Expert talks, eclipse expeditions/cruises and immersive guest experiences.

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

22 AUGUST 2028
AUSTRALIA • NEW ZEALAND • INDIAN & PACIFIC OCEAN
SCIENCE / STORYTELLING / AWE

An astrophysicist with a storyteller’s perspective.

As a solar physicist, author and award-winning science communicator, I bring scientific depth and a sense of wonder to eclipse programmes of every scale.

LET'S CONNECT
Bring the wonder of an eclipse to your audience.
From a single expert lecture to a complete multi-day programme, let’s explore the right experience for your event.

© Dr. Ryan French • solar astrophysicist, author, science communicator

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