DIY Safe Solar Eclipse Viewer
Intro: DIY Safe Solar Eclipse Viewer
I know this is a bit late for the eclipse yesterday, but there are plenty more to come. Learn how to make a quick and safe eclipse viewer using nothing more than an old floppy disk!
STEP 1: Crack Open Your Floppy Disk
The useful part is the disk itself, so remove the casing either with a tool or your hands. It doesn't matter too much if you get little folds and fingerprints on the disk.
STEP 2: Remove the Metal Centre and Fold in Half
One layer of disk is not enough to get a clear view of the eclipse, so use a bit of force to remove the metal piece in the centre and fold the disk in half.
STEP 3: Enjoy the View!
Now just hold up the disk, doesn't matter how far away it is from your eye, and enjoy a clear view of the eclipse! An alternative to folding your disk in half is to layer two of them, as I did in the above photo.
Comments
Peregrine05 5 years ago
I don't think this is completely safe for viewing the sun. it will block the light, but the IR radiation will pass through and damage your eyes. For your vision's sake please don't use this 'makeshift' filter for solar viewing. :)
http://www.deepskywatch.com/Articles/how-to-look-at-sun.html