Can’t see the eclipse? Tune in online or on TV

LOS ANGELES — Ronald Dantowitz has been looking forward to Monday’s solar eclipse for nearly 40 years.

An astronomer who specializes in solar imaging, he’s been photographing eclipses for more than three decades, and will be using 14 cameras to capture the Aug. 21 celestial event.

Dantowitz, who is based at Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, Mass., is lending his expertise to NOVA’s Eclipse Over America, airing at 7 p.m. Monday on PBS. That hourlong special, which will incorporate his images, is among extensive coverage planned on TV and online of the first solar eclipse to cross the United States in 99 years.

For those not in the 14 states comprising the eclipse’s “path of totality,” here’s a look at some of the viewing opportunities — all times are local — online and on TV:

Eclipse of the Century: In partnership with Volvo, CNN plans two hours of livestreaming, 360-degree coverage accessible in virtual reality through Oculus and other VR headsets beginning at 11 a.m.

Eclipse Over America: The PBS science series NOVA is planning a quick turnaround on its eclipse documentary premiering Monday at 7 p.m.

Great American Eclipse: The Science Channel will broadcast its live coverage from Madras, Ore., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with commentary from educators and astronomers from the Lowell Observatory.

Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA: NASA will offer hours of coverage online and on NASA Television beginning at noon Eastern. It plans livestreaming of the eclipse beginning at 11 a.m. with images from satellites, research aircraft, high-altitude balloons and specially modified telescopes.

The Great American Eclipse: David Muir will anchor ABC’s two hours of live coverage. NBC also plans live coverage, with Lester Holt hosting special reports at 11 a.m. and noon. Shepard Smith will break into typical broadcasting on Fox News Channel from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Total Solar Eclipse: The Weather Channel is kicking off its live coverage at 4 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.