Planetary

1. NASA experiments will watch eclipse's effect on atmosphere

   The upcoming solar eclipse isn’t just about watching the Moon block out the Sun. A suite of NASA-funded science experiments will to study the unseen effects of the eclipse on Earth's atmosphere.

2. Celebrating the 40th anniversaries of the Voyager launches

   Sunday, August 20 marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of Voyager 2. Tuesday, September 5, will be the 40th anniversary for Voyager 1. Throughout the next three weeks, we'll be posting new and classic material in honor of the Voyagers. Here's a preview.

3. Could the total solar eclipse reveal a comet?

   Next week's solar eclipse will reveal the Sun's corona, nearby bright planets and stars, and, if we get extremely lucky, a comet!

4. A dispatch from the path of totality: the 2017 solar eclipse in Ravenna, Nebraska

   Ravenna, population 1,400, sits on the plains of central Nebraska, and almost on the center line of the path of totality for the upcoming Great American Eclipse. Nebraska native Shane Pekny reports on how this small town is preparing for the big event.

5. Bill Nye's top eclipse tip: Protect your eyes

   Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, has some suggestions for staying safe during next week's solar eclipse.