"Do Not Stare Into The FAFO Beam With Your Remaining Eye"
(to borrow some text from a warning sticker)
Some news outlets are suggesting colanders, along with other homebrew hacks, for those who couldn't buy safe eclipse glasses in time.
If you're going to use a colander (or any pinhole device) be sure to look at the projected sun on the ground, not directly through the hole.
#Eclipse
#SolarEclipse
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2026-08-12 09:48:42 UTC
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