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How to Safely View an Eclipse

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How to Safely View an Eclipse
How to Safely View an Eclipse

Astronomer/ Professor Dr. Kate Dellenbusch explains different ways to safely view a solar eclipse, the science behind why these methods work, and how to create a pinhole viewer.

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