It’s being called the Astronomy event of the decade. You have no doubt heard that on April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse and we’re living in a prime viewing zone. That has the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District health unit weighing in, asking that anyone who does check it out do so safely.
Our Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says its dangerous to look at the sun, whether there’s an eclipse or not.
Senior Public Health Inspector Joyce McNeal says you have some choices when it happens.
You can use ISO-certified eclipse glasses from a reputable vendor that meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. The manufacturer’s name and address must be printed on the product. Do not use any viewer if it has scratched or wrinkled lenses. Be careful of anyone trying to offer viewing devices that are not certified.
Do not use:
Ordinary sunglasses or multiple pairs of sunglasses
Neutral density or polarizing filters, such as those made for camera lenses
Smoked glass
Photographic or X-ray film (unexposed, exposed or developed)
Binoculars or telescope – even with certified glasses
Dr. Li says there are some promoted household items and homemade filters but this is not the time to experiment with internet fads.
You can get more information from the health unit’s website by clicking here and you can listen to the complete interview below.
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