Vermont Public Specials
How to safely view a solar eclipse
Clip: Season 2024 Episode 3 | 2m 17s
Demo of various ways to safely watch an eclipse.
Looking directly at a solar eclipse can do serious damage to your eyes. Sunglasses don't block out enough of the sun's light to be safe, but eclipse glasses, specialized viewers and certain welding helmets can be used to watch the April 8 solar eclipse. Vermont Public's Jane Lindholm demonstrates.
Vermont Public Specials
How to safely view a solar eclipse
Clip: Season 2024 Episode 3 | 2m 17s
Looking directly at a solar eclipse can do serious damage to your eyes. Sunglasses don't block out enough of the sun's light to be safe, but eclipse glasses, specialized viewers and certain welding helmets can be used to watch the April 8 solar eclipse. Vermont Public's Jane Lindholm demonstrates.
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How to make a pinhole viewer for the solar eclipse
One of the safest ways to view a total solar eclipse is by using a pinhole viewer. (3m 5s)
The science behind solar eclipses
Astronomer Mark Breen answers common questions about solar eclipses. (4m 25s)
PREVIEW: Solar Eclipse 2024: Path to Totality
Vermont Solar Eclipse 2024: Path to Totality," premieres Wednesday, March 27th. (2m 18s)
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