article_snippet: Do you need special equipment to look at Tomorrow's eclipse? '
article_snippet: It's all too easy to look at the sun when an eclipse is happening, but you should never look at the eclipse with naked eyes, binoculars or a telescope without filters - otherwise you run the risk of permanently damaging your eyesight. '
article_snippet: That's not to say that you can't watch Tomorrow's eclipse on Friday - but you should ensure that you have the right equipment that will provide you with the right amount of protection. '
article_snippet: Dedicated telescopes such as solar telescopes can allow you to observe Tomorrow's eclipse with absolutely no risk.
article_snippet: There are cheaper ways to observe Tomorrow's eclipse, though.' Are solar glasses fine to use? '
article_snippet: Many people buy solar glasses or viewers to watch Tomorrow's eclipse.
article_snippet: Many people work by employing a Mylar film that blocks out over 99 per cent of the sun's light, allowing you to view Tomorrow's eclipse safely. '
article_snippet: How can you use a telescope to observe Tomorrow's eclipse? '
article_snippet: If you own a telescope, then there are several ways for you to observe Tomorrow's eclipse. '
article_snippet: If you don't own several ways for you to observe the eclipse already, it is possible for you to buy a solar filter, which covers the aperture of your telescope to ensure that you can observe the sun safely.
article_snippet: Telescope projection is also a safe way to observe Tomorrow's eclipse.
article_snippet: By using two large, white pieces of card, you can project Tomorrow's eclipse's image onto one piece, while using the other to fit around your telescope's tube to act as a mask to shield your eyes from the sun. '
article_snippet: Focusing your telescope's eyepiece, while holding the second card away, which projects the image, will enable you to show the eclipse to a large group of people safely. '
article_snippet: Never look at Tomorrow's eclipse whilst lining up your telescope with the sun and never leave your telescope unattended.
article_snippet: Can you use household items to view Tomorrow's eclipse? '
article_snippet: If you don't have a standard telescope or have forgotten to buy a solar viewer, then there are several household items you can use so that you don't miss out on seeing the event. '
article_snippet: Using a piece of card, or anything that has small holes punched into a piece of card, you can project Tomorrow's eclipse onto another piece of card.
article_snippet: This is certainly one of the safest ways of viewing the eclipse since you don't need to look at the sun at all. '
article_snippet: A washing up bowl or bucket can also be lined with a black bin liner and then filled with water to make a reflective surface to safely watch the eclipse.