"DIY Solar Eclipse Viewing: Safety Tips and Homemade Viewer Options"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
With the 2024 solar eclipse approaching, experts advise on safe viewing methods if solar eclipse glasses are unavailable, warning against using regular sunglasses or looking through cameras, binoculars, or telescopes. Alternatives include No. 14 welder's glasses, aluminized mylar plastic sheets, and homemade pinhole projectors or cereal box viewers. Indirect viewing methods are recommended to prevent eye damage, as even brief exposure to the eclipse can cause eye injury. It's important to ensure the safety of homemade viewers and supervise children during the event to prevent accidental direct viewing.