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To: knarf

You can look directly at the un-eclipsed Sun with no eye protection.

I do not know why looking at an eclipse would be any less safe.


13 posted on 03/13/2015 10:37:56 PM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (A slave is one who waits for someone to come and free him.)
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To: UnwashedPeasant

Your retinas must be like swiss cheese.


14 posted on 03/13/2015 10:51:32 PM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: UnwashedPeasant

Sure, Clark Kent.


15 posted on 03/13/2015 10:53:48 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: UnwashedPeasant
You can look directly at the un-eclipsed Sun with no eye protection. I do not know why looking at an eclipse would be any less safe. Basically, because you can't.

Solar retinopathy is usually reversible, but I wouldn't bet my own eyesight on it.

16 posted on 03/13/2015 10:56:49 PM PDT by FredZarguna (O, Reason not the need.)
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To: UnwashedPeasant

Go far it then tell us how it was.


23 posted on 03/14/2015 7:25:30 AM PDT by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
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