While many Americans on the path to totality are having trouble getting their hands on eclipse glasses, you can create your own pinhole projector by following these steps.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you haven't already bought a pair of sun-safe sunglasses to watch Monday's April total solar eclipse, time is running out.
Remember that these shades are the only way to look directly at the sun without serious damage to your eyes during a solar eclipse.
Guide | What you need to know about April's solar eclipse: total time, route, safety, and best location.
However, if you don't have those, you can make an eclipse pinhole projector box at home. This could be a fun project for the whole family to do this weekend. Additionally, most of the items you'll need should already be lying around your house.
Here's what you need:
- cereal box
- Aluminum foil
- white paper
- tape
- push pen
- scissors
How to make a DIY Eclipse pinhole projector
1. Trace the bottom of the cereal box on a piece of white paper and cut out the paper.
2. Tape the paper to the inside bottom of the box and seal the top.
3. Drill two rectangular holes on the left and right sides of the top of the box.
Four. Cut a piece of aluminum foil to cover the hole on the left side and tape it in place.
Five. Use a push pin to punch a pin hole in the center of the foil on top of the box.
Once you have completed these steps, you can turn your back to the sun and look into the correct hole that is not covered by aluminum. You should see sunlight shining through the pinhole.
When the eclipse begins, you will see the eclipsed sun projected onto the paper inside the box.
Remember, Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes. May cause permanent eye damage.
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