Scientist develops tool to photograph solar eclipses with smartphones

The speaker shares an observation about people's behavior during eclipses, noting their desire for souvenirs and the difficulty of capturing photos with eclipse glasses. This led to the development of Solar Snap, a simple solution created during the pandemic. Solar Snap includes a filter that attaches to a phone camera and an app to adjust size and exposure, making it easy to photograph eclipses safely. The speaker reflects on the simplicity of the idea and the importance of protecting phone cameras, similar to eye protection.

Why does the speaker believe that the Solar Snap concept is surprising?

What analogy is made regarding the protection of the phone and the eyes?