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Press room

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Our experts available to the press

The Paris Observatory is making a team of specialized researchers available to the press to answer your questions about the August 12, 2026, eclipse and its scientific implications.

Name Position Areas of Expertise
Alain Doressoundiram Astronome, Directeur Adjoint du LIRA Solar Physics, Solar Orbiter and Parker Solar Probe missions
Raphaël Péralta Astrophysicien, responsable communication du LIRA General Solar Physics
Carine Briand Astronome au LIRA Solar Physics, Space Weather
Jean-Marie Malherbe Astronome au LIRA Solar Physics, Space Weather
Florent Deleflie Astronome au LTE Planetary Ephemerides, Dynamics of the Solar System
Pascal Descamps Astronome au LTE Planetary Ephemerides, Dynamics of the Solar System
Jean-Eudes Arlot Astronome au LTE Planetary Ephemerides, Dynamics of the Solar System

'Eclipse Info 2026' Press Kit

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