Astronomy Tips: Solar Safety

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Astronomy Tips: Solar Safety

Thursday, October 14th, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

This training module is a very important session for the new astronomer because of the safety issues regarding solar viewing. Using your beginner telescope involves a responsibility to ensure that kids cannot use or damage your new telescope, including hurting themselves with the equipment.

With solar viewing, use of solar filters is mandatory to avoid eye damage. Our expert makes a strong case for a safety-first approach for use of your equipment in viewing solar events. Take a few minutes and view the video and learn the importance of using the proper precautions when using beginner telescopes during daylight hours:


We hope you have enjoyed this video and please remember that a safety-first approach to protecting your eyes is a must in your astronomy viewings.

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