How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely
Observing the Shadows
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One way to view a solar eclipse safely is to observe the shadows. This works the same way as a colander or pinhole camera, but instead of using a bunch of little holes, it uses just one.
Using Your Hands
To view the solar eclipse using your hands, take both hands and overlap your fingers with one hand vertical and the other horizontal. Palms up, position one hand over the other at a 90-degree angle. Open your fingers slightly in a waffle pattern and allow sunlight to filter through.
The Only Safe Way to Look Directly
The only safe way to look directly at the sun is through glasses designed to do so. If you're using eclipse glasses, make sure they are ISO-certified and meet the following standards:
- ISO 12312-2
- AS/NZS 1338.1
- CE
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