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February 27, 2013
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Local eclipse chasers to shed light on experience (VIDEO)

While some may hunt for game, ghosts, or bargains, others seek something a little bigger and brighter. Grass Valley couple David and Lorraine Buchla have made a point to chase solar eclipses, and have witnessed 12 total solar eclipses around the world. “The eclipses are absolutely amazing and the travel involved is just absolutely phenomenal,” said Lorraine Buchla. David Buchla, the president of the Nevada County Astronomy Club, said he became interested in astronomy many years ago, and saw his first solar eclipse July 10, 1972, one of the several eclipse dates David said he has memorized. “They had the …

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The Union Updated Feb 28, 2013 04:54PM Published Feb 28, 2013 04:10PM Copyright 2013 The Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.