Comments on: how do i make my own solar eclipse glasses? http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses Why Go For Solar Electricity Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:49:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kbilyak04 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-148 kbilyak04 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:22:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-148 You can get a sheet of solar filter film on ebay for like 20 bucks. You would get a sheet large enough to make several pairs of glasses. http://cgi.ebay.com/Safe-Telescope-Sun-Eclipse-Solar-Filter-12-x12-sheet_W0QQitemZ220200399421QQihZ012QQcategoryZ29954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Another option would be to just buy a solar filter for a small telescope(4 or 6 inch) and then just cut your lenses from that. That might be cheaper because you can get a small filter for less. Caution: There are sunglasses listed on there as "Solar Shields". Those are basically just regular sunglasses and should not be used to look at the Sun. You only have one set of eyes to last you the rest of your life so please be careful!!!<br><b>References : </b><br> You can get a sheet of solar filter film on ebay for like 20 bucks. You would get a sheet large enough to make several pairs of glasses.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Safe-Telescope-Sun-Eclipse-Solar-Filter-12-x12-sheet_W0QQitemZ220200399421QQihZ012QQcategoryZ29954QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Another option would be to just buy a solar filter for a small telescope(4 or 6 inch) and then just cut your lenses from that. That might be cheaper because you can get a small filter for less.

Caution: There are sunglasses listed on there as "Solar Shields". Those are basically just regular sunglasses and should not be used to look at the Sun.

You only have one set of eyes to last you the rest of your life so please be careful!!!
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]]> By: tham153 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-147 tham153 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:14:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-147 The point here is that when the Sun is totally eclipsed you do not need protection, since there is a 2160 mile rock blocking it (the Moon). During partial phases of a solar eclipse, though, you absolutely must protect your eyes. Mylar is safe, but it must be in perfect condition--no scratches or pin holes in it. 5.0 neutral density filters, generally sold through photographic outlets or astronomical supply houses, will do. Welder's glasses are also used. Homemade glasses, unless you know what you are doing, can risk your making the acquaintence of a very nice seeing eye dog, while you walk around with a white, red-tipped cane.<br><b>References : </b><br> The point here is that when the Sun is totally eclipsed you do not need protection, since there is a 2160 mile rock blocking it (the Moon). During partial phases of a solar eclipse, though, you absolutely must protect your eyes. Mylar is safe, but it must be in perfect condition–no scratches or pin holes in it. 5.0 neutral density filters, generally sold through photographic outlets or astronomical supply houses, will do. Welder’s glasses are also used. Homemade glasses, unless you know what you are doing, can risk your making the acquaintence of a very nice seeing eye dog, while you walk around with a white, red-tipped cane.
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]]> By: jimlberto http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-146 jimlberto Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:59:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-146 a pinhole camera, look the reflect on a dark bowl of water, use an old glass and deposit the charcoal of a match or a candle over them will make it dark enough to protect your eyes<br><b>References : </b><br> a pinhole camera, look the reflect on a dark bowl of water, use an old glass and deposit the charcoal of a match or a candle over them will make it dark enough to protect your eyes
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]]> By: g man w http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-145 g man w Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:10:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-145 get a shade 10 or 11 in a welder's hood. and you will able to see everything without the risk.<br><b>References : </b><br> get a shade 10 or 11 in a welder’s hood. and you will able to see everything without the risk.
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]]> By: P.S. http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-144 P.S. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:57:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-144 welder's goggles.<br><b>References : </b><br> welder’s goggles.
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]]> By: robert h http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-143 robert h Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:24:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-143 there are ways but i would not recommend it. is it worth taking a chance of ruining your vision just to see this thing. dont even try i am serious. also dont buy anything to do this either. take my advice for your sake. bob<br><b>References : </b><br> there are ways but i would not recommend it. is it worth taking a chance of ruining your vision just to see this thing. dont even try i am serious. also dont buy anything to do this either. take my advice for your sake. bob
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]]> By: laurahal42 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses/comment-page-1#comment-142 laurahal42 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:44:59 +0000 http://www.solarforhomeuse.com/how-to-make-own-solar/how-do-i-make-my-own-solar-eclipse-glasses#comment-142 Make a pinhole camera. This is easy to do and presents zero risk to your eyes. Addendum: Photographic neutral density filters do not always attenuate infrared. Consider what you are risking if you get it wrong, and always use something that is known to be safe for solar observation. Don't be so scared that you miss the show, but do be careful. This is one area of astronomy where you really can hurt yourself.<br><b>References : </b><br> Make a pinhole camera. This is easy to do and presents zero risk to your eyes.

Addendum: Photographic neutral density filters do not always attenuate infrared. Consider what you are risking if you get it wrong, and always use something that is known to be safe for solar observation.

Don’t be so scared that you miss the show, but do be careful. This is one area of astronomy where you really can hurt yourself.
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