Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Safely Viewing the Sun

Event Date: 
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 15:30 to 17:00 EDT

Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Safely Viewing the Sun

Have you ever seen the Sun? Of course you have. But have you ever been able to safely look directly at the Sun? The Sun has begun to acquire spots now that it has passed through solar minimum. We’ll go over how to get into safe solar viewing, including how to use filters to safely see it with a telescope or binoculars, how to make a pinhole projector, and what features to look for. Then you'll be ready to view the partial solar eclipse that will be visible in much of Canada on June 10!

Register here! Videos will also be livestreamed to The RASC YouTube Channel.