| Solar Observing Safety |
Observing the Sun is dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. Eye damage and blindness are real possiblities. On the other hand, if the proper precautions are taken, observing the Sun is a safe and enjoyable activity. The following site discusses eye safety and solar eclipses. Please note that these precautions apply any time you observe the Sun, whether there is an eclipse or not.
http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/SEhelp/safety2.html
If you don't take the proper precautions for observing the Sun, you may need to make use of the service provided by this site! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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