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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum
Because for the 2 mins that the moon completely obscures the sun, you don't need glasses or anything special. You can look at the sun with no protection when it's in "totality".
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And if you mess up, you can burn a hole in your retina. Not going to take the risk.
After all, that might make it difficult to find the aim spot on an object ball. 
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