🔍A pinhole projector is a safe and easy way for kids to observe a solar eclipse.
🌞The pinhole projector allows you to watch the shape of the Sun change during an eclipse.
📸To make a pinhole projector, all you need is a pushpin and two paper cards.
🌘During a solar eclipse, the image of the Sun projected by the pinhole projector appears as a crescent shape.
💡Using a pinhole projector is a low-cost and accessible way to engage kids in learning about eclipses.
Is it safe for kids to directly look at the Sun during a solar eclipse?
—No, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse. The pinhole projector provides a safe alternative.
What materials do I need to make a pinhole projector?
—You will need a pushpin and two paper cards.
How does a pinhole projector work?
—A pinhole projector works by allowing light to pass through a small hole and project an image of the Sun onto a surface.
Can I use a pinhole projector to observe other celestial events?
—Yes, a pinhole projector can be used to observe other celestial events like transit of Venus or Mercury across the Sun.
Where can I learn more about eclipses?
—You can learn more about eclipses at planetary.org/eclipse.
00:00Introduction to creating a pinhole projector to observe a solar eclipse safely.
00:05Explanation of the materials needed: pushpin, two paper cards, and a sunny place.
00:23Demonstration of making a pinhole projector by punching a hole in one of the cards.
00:32Instructions on how to use the pinhole projector by observing a shadow.
00:45Guidance on aligning the shadows of the two cards to project an image of the Sun.
01:00Explanation of how the pinhole projector creates an image of the Sun.
01:05Explanation of how the image of the Sun appears as a crescent during a solar eclipse.
01:20Encouragement to try the pinhole projector during the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21st.
