Friday, August 18, 2017

Eclipse Safety

REMEMBER: DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION!!!

The total eclipse is fast approaching. It's only a few days away. Please check and make sure that prepare for eclipse watching in advance. Don't wait until the last minute. The longer you wait, the greater chance of injury. The blindness caused by observing with the naked eye is permanent. The light from the sun will also ruin camera optics. Be cautious about that too.

You can find several plans to make your own eclipse viewer. They are available on the internet so, Google them.

Make sure that your glasses have an ISO 12312-2 certification. Reputable manufacturers will print the certification on the  glasses. Check to see if the manufacturer is also printed on the glasses. This is important if there is an injury while using the products.

One final item...there is nothing to do if its raining or cloudy. Sorry. Watch it on tv.

Happy viewing!

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