Solar eclipse is once in a life time opportunity and it is an absolutely not to be missed event. But it is important to watch the solar eclipse safely. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1
Build a pinhole camera. This is really easy and completely safe. Take a cardboard or a similar hard material and make a hole with the help of a pin. Now with your back towards the sun hold the card board to your side or above your head. Allow the sun rays to fall on a dark colored surface which will act as a screen. This can be a black paper or a wall. You will see the sun as a bright spot; by moving far or close from the dark surface you can increase or decrease the size of the image. Ideal distance is around 3 feet between the card board and the screen. As the solar eclipse happen you will see the bright spot fading and getting smaller. Read the rest of this entry »