{"id":4876,"date":"2023-05-12T08:05:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fas37.org\/wp\/?page_id=4876"},"modified":"2024-03-05T10:04:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:04:54","slug":"eclipse-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fas37.org\/wp\/eclipse-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Viewing & Eclipse Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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DO NOT look at the Sun without proper eclipse glasses, viewers, or solar filters!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A lunar eclipse is safe to view at any time. However, A SOLAR ECLIPSE IS NOT.<\/strong> It is NOT safe to look at the Sun without proper eye protection.

Always view a solar eclipse using reputable (ISO 12312-2 approved) eclipse glasses or viewers. You can also use something like a pin hole camera to cast the shadow of the Sun\u2019s image on a surface. DO NOT use sunglasses.

Hold the eclipse glasses or viewer close to your eyes – NOT at arm’s length. DO NOT use them with binoculars or a telescope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If viewing the Sun through a telescope, use a solar telescope or a reputable solar filter that completely and snugly fits over the front of the telescope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n