article_snippet: Projection: Place a pinhole or small opening in a card, and hold it between the sun and a screen – giant sheet of white paper works – a few feet away.
article_snippet: The sun can be viewed directly only when using filters specifically designed for this purpose.
article_snippet: Such filters have a thin layer of aluminum, chromium or silver on the surfaces.
article_snippet: Telescopes with solar filters: There are sun-specific telescopes available for sale - or perhaps through a local astronomy club - that are also safe for viewing a partial eclipse.
article_snippet: Institutions such as SPA and the Royal Astronomical society have called on people to watch the event safely, using special glasses or pinhole cameras, for example and have published tips and guidelines.