Make a pinhole projector to view solar eclipse

3:05 PM, May 20, 2012   |    comments
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He suggests making a pinhole projector.
 
- First take a piece of paper and poke a hole in it with a pen or pencil.

- The hole should be tiny, about 1/8 inch diameter (you can experiment with different sizes). 

- Hold the paper so that sunlight goes through the hole, and let the light fall onto a second piece of paper. 

- You will see a tiny image of the sun.  When the eclipse happens, you will see a little crescent - the eclipsed sun.

Duncan also leads groups to see beautiful and rare sky events. For more information, visit www.eclipse-watch.com.