3 Last-Minute, Must-Know Reminders As Total Eclipse Approaches Georgia

ATLANTA, GA — Super Bowls have had less buildup than the near-total eclipse about to occur in metro Atlanta from 2:34-2:40 p.m.

You’ve likely already seen or read all you need to know about the eerie daytime darkness we’re about to experience, but a few last-minute reminders can’t hurt.

1. First and foremost, protect your eyes. The history of eclipses is littered with scores of accounts of people damaging — and even losing — their sight by looking toward the sun with inadequate protection or none at all. Ordinary sunglasses won’t help. If you look directly at the sun, be sure that you have glasses that you’re sure are ISO 1232-2 compliant.
2. Those glasses can be expensive. The best eclipse-on-a-budget device for viewing has been used for more than 1,000 years: the pinhole camera. All you need is a couple of pieces of paper to construct your own basic version. For a deluxe version, you’ll need only a cereal box (emptied to avoid Cheerios in the eyes), a couple of strips of tape, a small piece of paper and and some foil. Here’s how to build a pinhole camera quickly.

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   Eye Protection Critical For Viewing The Solar Eclipse

SEE ALSO:

• Metro Atlanta Solar Eclipse 2017 Guide: Where To Go, How To Watch
  
• Make Your Own Solar Eclipse Viewer [VIDEO]
  
• Solar Eclipse 2017: Protect Your Eyesight With Proper Glasses
• Solar Eclipse 2017: Watch Parties Scheduled, School Dismissal Delayed

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