How to make solar eclipse glasses at home nasa

Making solar eclipse glasses at home 👇

is a fun and educational project, but it's important to prioritize safety. Looking directly at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage. NASA recommends using ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods. Here's a safer way to make a solar eclipse viewer, known as a pinhole projector, which is a safer alternative to making eclipse glasses at home.

How to Make a Pinhole Projector at home 👇

Materials Needed:👇

- Two sheets of white cardstock or stiff paper 👈

- Aluminum foil 👈

- Tape 👈

- A pin or a small nail 👈

- Scissors 👈

- A box (optional, for a more stable setup) 👈

Instructions:

STEP 1: 👉Cut a small square in a cardstock sheet: 

- Take a sheet of white cardstock and cut a small square (about 1 inch by 1 inch) in the middle.

STEP 2: 👉Cover the hole with aluminum foil:

- Cover the square hole with a piece of aluminum foil. Make sure the foil is smooth and flat, with no wrinkles.

STEP 3: 👉Punch a small hole in the foil:

- Use a pin or small nail to poke a small hole in the middle of the aluminum foil. This will act as the pinhole, through which the sunlight will pass.

STEP 4: 👉Align the sheets:

- Place a second sheet of white cardstock on the ground. This will be your viewing screen.

STEP 5: 👉Position the pinhole sheet:

- Place the first sheet (the one with the foil) on top of the second sheet (the viewing screen), so that the sunlight passes through the pinhole and onto the viewing screen.

STEP 6: 👉Adjust for clarity:

- Move the pinhole sheet up or down until you see a small, clear image of the sun on the viewing screen. The further you place the pinhole sheet from the viewing screen, the larger (but blurrier) the image will be.

7. STEP 7: 👉Alternate box setup:

- For a more stable setup, you can make a pinhole projector using a box:

- Cut a square hole in one end of the box.

-Stick a piece of aluminum foil over the hole and make a pinhole in the foil.

-Cut a viewing hole on the side of the box (near the end opposite the foil).

-Place a piece of white paper on the inside bottom of the box (opposite the foil).

-Stand with your back to the sun and look through the viewing hole. Sunlight will pass through the pinhole and project an image of the sun onto the white paper inside the box.

Viewing Tips: 

Always stand with your back to the sun when using a pinhole projector.

Never look directly at the sun without proper solar viewing glasses or a solar filter.

The pinhole projector method is safe and effective for viewing a solar eclipse without harming the eyes.

Safety Note: 

NASA and other scientific organizations strongly advise against using homemade eclipse glasses as they may not provide adequate protection. Only use glasses or viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.

By following these instructions, you can safely observe the solar eclipse and enjoy a fun and educational school project.