There will be a solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st. This is the first time in 99 years a total solar eclipse has been visible in the USA!! While Findlay is not in the “path of totality”, we will still be able to view a partial eclipse. This is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, so be sure you are following safety precautions, as suggested by NASA.
Information on making a pinhole projector can be found here.
- you must always use a filter to view the eclipse (unless you are in the path of totality, which does NOT include Ohio)
- do not use homemade filters, or filters older than 3 years
- do not use scratched or damaged filters
- normal sunglasses, no matter how dark
- NEVER look directly at the sun, eclipse or no eclipse!
- Welder’s glass of rating 12 or higher is safe for viewing the eclipse
- a telescope is only safe for eclipse viewing when using a solar filter
Lowes, both WalMarts, and the Findlay library are SOLD OUT of viewing glasses. If you know where you can find a pair in the area, please let us know in the comments!
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