How to Make a Box Pinhole Projector

  • Released Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Want to view a solar eclipse but don’t have eclipse glasses? No problem! An easy way to safely view a solar eclipse is with a box pinhole projector. With a few simple supplies, you can create a safe and fun way to experience the magic of an eclipse from anywhere. Watch this how-to video to see just how easy it is!

Watch this video on the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.

Except during the brief phase of totality during a total solar eclipse, you should never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection specially designed for solar viewing. Do not use standard binoculars or telescopes to watch a solar eclipse without safe solar filters attached to the front of the device. Regular sunglasses are NOT safe for attempting to look directly at the Sun.

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Music Credit: “Happy Strut” by Dan Phillipson [PRS] via Universal Production Music

Additional Graphics: Vecteezy.com, Motionarray.com

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Additional Graphics: Vecteezy.com, Motionarray.com

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See Learn About Eclipse Safety

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This page was originally published on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
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