Question by JulyBeetle: Can I look at the sun through a telescope if I wear eclipse shades?
That is, is it safe? I have eclipse/solar shades that will protect my eyes; so is it safe to look through a telescope or binoculars at the sun if I wear the shades while doing so?
thanks for all the great answers so far!
*facepalm* okay, I'll have to figure out a way to rig the protective lens to the front of the scope. im also gonna try the pinhole technique
Best answer:
Answer by NyxNO!!
The telescope concentrates the sun's energy into a point, it'll melt the eclipse shades, almost instantly!
Better to figure out how to mount the shades in front of the telescope, where they can do the most good.
What do you think? Answer below!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Can I look at the sun through a telescope if I wear eclipse shades?
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