🌞Safely view the solar eclipse by using special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
📷Build a pinhole camera using a shoebox to project the eclipse onto a screen.
🔭Use a telescope with a proper solar filter to observe the eclipse.
❌Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes, cell phone, or camera as it can cause permanent eye damage.
⌛The upcoming Great American Eclipse on August 21st is a rare astronomical event that should be observed safely.
Can I use regular sunglasses to view the eclipse?
—No, regular sunglasses are not sufficient to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun during an eclipse. Use special eclipse glasses or a solar filter.
What materials do I need to build a pinhole camera?
—To build a pinhole camera, you'll need a shoebox, white paper, aluminum foil, tape, and an X-Acto knife.
Is it safe to look at the sun through a telescope?
—Looking at the sun through a telescope without a proper solar filter can cause severe eye damage. Always use a solar filter when observing the sun through a telescope.
What is the best method to observe the eclipse?
—The best method to observe the eclipse depends on personal preference and the equipment available. Direct viewing with special glasses, using a pinhole camera, or using a telescope with a solar filter are all safe methods.
When is the next Great American Eclipse after August 21st?
—The next Great American Eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024.
00:07Dr. James Webb, an astronomer and director of the Stocker AstroScience Center, shows three methods to safely observe the upcoming Great American Eclipse.
00:18Direct viewing of the sun using special glasses is a safe method to observe the eclipse without damaging your eyes.
01:06Building a pinhole camera is an easy and inexpensive way to project the image of the eclipse onto a screen.
02:33Using a telescope with a proper solar filter allows for a closer and more detailed observation of the eclipse.
03:39Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes, cell phone, or camera as it can cause permanent eye damage.
