Sky News Views The Solar Eclipse From Above The Clouds

Sky News Views The Solar Eclipse From Above The Clouds

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Dr. John Taylor, a 78-year-old inventor and pilot, organized a flight to view a solar eclipse above the clouds. The journey began in Stornoway, Scotland, and headed over the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the stormy weather, the view above the clouds was uninterrupted. The eclipse was observed from the plane, providing a unique and beautiful sight. Dr. Taylor, known for inventing the thermostat in electric kettles, shared his enthusiasm for flying and staying active. The experience was described as extraordinary, and Dr. Taylor expressed his belief in having fun and staying active in life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dr. John Taylor's solution to viewing the eclipse despite the British weather?

Using a telescope from the ground

Flying above the clouds

Viewing it from a mountain

Watching it from a boat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What invention is Dr. John Taylor known for?

The airplane autopilot

The solar panel

The electric kettle thermostat

The digital clock

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Dr. Taylor describe the experience of the eclipse from the plane?

Bright and sunny

Confusing and chaotic

Ominous yet beautiful

Boring and uneventful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of the shadow of the moon as described by Dr. Taylor?

150 miles an hour

100 miles an hour

50 miles an hour

200 miles an hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dr. Taylor's motto about life?

Work hard, play hard

Stay curious, stay young

Keep active, have fun

Live and let live