Dallas total solar eclipse: Enthusiasts enjoy celestial event over North Texas

Eclipse enthusiasts pulled out all the stops to get a great view of the celestial event over North Texas.

People brought out their campers, lawn chairs, blankets and pillows for the once-in-a-lifetime event for many. While some used sophisticated top-of-the-line telescopes and special lenses to view the total solar eclipse, others used colanders and even welding helmets to safely look up to the skies. Here’s a look at some of the standouts. 

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Crowd at UT Arlington planetarium

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