DIY Solar Eclipse Viewers

The video tutorial explains how to safely view a solar eclipse without special glasses. It provides two methods: using a cereal box or paper plates. The cereal box method involves cutting and taping the box to create a viewing hole, while the paper plate method requires poking a hole in one plate. Safety precautions for handling sharp objects are also discussed.

What materials are needed for the first method of viewing a solar eclipse?

• A cereal box, scissors, a sharp pencil, and tape

• Sunglasses and a mirror

• Two paper plates and a sharp pencil

• A telescope and a camera

What is the purpose of cutting the flaps on the cereal box?

• To create a handle for the box

• To make a viewing hole

• To decorate the box

• To balance the box

How should you position yourself when using the cereal box viewer?

• With the sun in front of you

• With the sun behind you

• Facing the sun directly

• Lying down on the ground

What is the first step in creating the paper plate viewer?

• Cutting the plates in half

• Painting the plates black

• Poking a hole in the center of one plate

• Taping the plates together

How do you use the paper plate viewer to see the solar eclipse?

• Hold both plates above your head

• Place the plates on the ground and look down

• Look directly at the sun through the hole

• Stand with the sun behind you and align the plates