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What do you need to view a solar eclipse?

A View That Eclipses All Others

One of the most obvious events in astronomy is the solar eclipse. This is when the moon comes directly between the earth and the sun. To get the full effect of this occurrence a clear day (no clouds) is needed. When the sun is totally blocked you will be able to look right up at the moon with almost any high power binoculars. However, just to be on the safe side you should use solar filters. This will protect you against any harmful rays the sun will emit. They are available as lens covers. Plus, you can also find special solar binoculars designed with these lenses.

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