 The
Observatory will be open occasionally for daytime viewing, primarily
of the Sun. Sun spots and solar flares are almost always visible.
There are no special preparations you need to do for daytime viewing
at our Observatory. EXCEPT,
parents and children need to observe extreme caution and pay special
attention to the items below.
Notice the red circle in the photo to the left? This circle shows a
very special filter that has been placed over the telescope. This
very dark special filter keeps the sun from damaging your eyes.
Please read the warnings below. Parents, please teach your children
the very important warnings below before they come to the
Observatory.
WARNING:
Never look directly at the Sun. Do not look at the Sun with your
naked eye. Never look at the Sun through binoculars or a telescope
or with any other type of magnification. Doing so will instantly
cause severe eye damage or blindness. Even if the Sun seems dimmed
by clouds, fog, or is near Sunrise or Sunset, looking directly at it
will cause severe eye damage or blindness. Do not attempt to look at
the Sun through dark glasses or other dark glass. Doing so will
instantly cause severe eye damage or blindness. |
