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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Safely Enjoying the Solar Eclipse: Tips for Viewing Without Glasses or Cameras"

If you don't have special glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse, you can still safely witness the event by making a pinhole viewer using a cereal box or creating a pinhole projector with index cards and pushpins. NASA provides instructions for both methods on its website, allowing you to view the eclipse indirectly and avoid the risk of eye damage. Additionally, Amazon still has some glasses available, but ordering them may not guarantee their arrival in time for the eclipse.

science-and-astronomy1 year ago

"Total Solar Eclipse: Viewing Tips and Texas Watch Parties"

A total solar eclipse is set to pass through Texas and the Midwest states on April 8, offering a unique celestial spectacle. While special glasses are essential for direct viewing of the sun, a pinhole projector can also be used to safely observe the eclipse. The shape of the pinhole affects the image projected, with round, square, and triangular holes producing different patterns when light passes through. Even if not in the path of totality, individuals can still enjoy the eclipse using simple pinhole viewers or by standing under a tree to see crescent-shaped images projected through the gaps in the leaves.