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Solar Safety (Burning Holes in the Eyes is NOT a Good Idea)

Solar Safety (Burning Holes in the Eyes is NOT a Good Idea)

FromThe 7th Magnitude


Solar Safety (Burning Holes in the Eyes is NOT a Good Idea)

FromThe 7th Magnitude

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Tim and Terry discuss some very imprtant safety tips while viewing a solar eclipse. Their advice, while fron experience, is not a substitute for common sense! Please, to the viewer, when in doubt - DO NOT DO IT. Always remember NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN especially unprotected (and having your eyelids simply closed is also dangerous). Talk to others as well, and don't rely on only what is said here, but do your homework too.

That said, if you have the right equipment and feel comfortable using it, then have fun seeing your star. Otherwise, seek out your local astronomony club, planetarium, or observatory and let them show you how to view the sun properly as well.
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (7)

Looking up on a clear, dark night inspires a sense of amazement. The darker your sky, the more you begin to wonder, "What IS that?" But even basic questions like "Is the moon really visible in the daytime", or "Why do we get so much daylight in the summer?" may seem like they should be obvious. In astronomy, apparent magnitude is the rating scale for object brightness whether it be a planet, star, or galaxy. Did you know that the lower the number, the brighter the object? Your eyes can see through the 6th magnitude, but in the 7th, you need visual aid. The same can be true for knowledge.