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Eclipse glasses crucial for safe viewing

Specialist eclipse glasses are essential for safe viewing of a solar eclipse. Looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Normal sunglasses and phone cameras are not sufficient protection. NASA advises against using binoculars or telescopes without proper eye protection.

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The essential points

  1. 01Specialist eclipse glasses are required for safe viewing
  2. 02Normal sunglasses and phone cameras are not sufficient protection
  3. 03Looking directly at the sun can cause permanent eye damage
  4. 04Binoculars and telescopes can nullify the protection of eclipse glasses
The full brief

Specialist eclipse glasses are essential for safe viewing of a solar eclipse. Looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to the eyes.

Normal sunglasses and phone cameras are not sufficient protection. NASA advises against using binoculars or telescopes without proper eye protection.