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What damage does it do to the eye if you look directly at the sun?
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∙ 14y ago
it burns your cataracts making you blind
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Should you look directly at the sun?
You could use the mirror to reflect the image onto something, like a piece of cardboard. You should not look directly at the mirror, as that is just as dangerous as looking directly at the eclipse.
Why is it difficult to look at the sun directly?
This is because the sun (being a BIG light) is actually burning your retina (the back part of your eye) which in time may leave you blind or with sight problems
Can I look at the sun?
NO! Never look at the Sun with the naked eyes because it will damage your sight.
Looking directly at the sun can cause?
Staring at the sun is extremely dangerous and it will cause permanent damage to the eye. Will you go blind after staring at the sun one time? Well, when permanent loss of vision is under discussion, isn't even a little blindness more than enough to justify taking precautions. It is possible to stare at the sun without going completely blind, but chances are, some major damage will be done. Just like the skin, the eye is an extremely sensitive area that can be burned by the sun's ultraviolet rays.
What are the dangers in attempting to observe the sun?
Temporary/permanent blindness is the biggest one. Your eyes could be permanently damaged. It is just too bright, and don't do it.
What will happen if you look directly in the sun during solar eclipse?
If you look directly at the sun, whether there is an eclipse or not, you may suffer eye damage.
Why is it dangerous to look at a solar eclipse with your unprotected eye?
The sun emits such intense light that it can damage your eyes if you look directly at it.
Is the sun's corona visible during a solar eclipse?
Yes, but CAUTION never look directly at the sun. permenant damage to the eye if did
Why shouldn't you look directly at a solar eclipse?
For the same reason that you don't stare directly at the sun. It can damage your eyes.
Why looking directly at the sun during on eclipse can permanently damage your eyes?
you can look at an eclipse if you want to put doctors don't recommend it because if you keep looking at it after the eclipse a little sun will show up and the sudden change of darkness to brightness can damage your eye permanently
Why do you go blind when you look at the solar eclipse?
Looking at a solar eclipse without eye protection is basically looking at the sun. The sun emits ultraviolet rays that will damage your retina if you look directly at it. The only time it is safe to look at a solar eclipse is during totality when the sun is completely blocked from view.
Should you look directly at the sun?
You could use the mirror to reflect the image onto something, like a piece of cardboard. You should not look directly at the mirror, as that is just as dangerous as looking directly at the eclipse.
How do you look at a solor eclipse?
Do NOT look directly at the Sun, as this may damage your eyesight. Do NOT, EVER, look at the Sun through a telescope, as this is even more dangerous. The recommended methods are to use very dark eye filters. Any filters used for other purposes - such as welding glasses - may not be dark enough; better to get eye filters specifically sold for the purpose of observing a solar eclipse. If you have a telescope or binoculars, DON'T look directly into it when pointing it at the Sun; however, you can use the telescope to project the Sun's image on a piece of white paper.
How true that we must not look at the sun direct because the spirit of the sun will punish you?
Staring at the Sun directly will damage the inside of your eyes, and could damage the optic nerve, causing blindness - it is medical. It has nothing to do with the 'Spirit of the Sun' - which is mythical.
Is it alright to look directly at the Sun during an eclipse?
No. Not without protection. It is only safe to look at an eclipse with the naked eye during totality.
Why aren't you supposed to look at the sun during a solar eclipse?
Since the painful brightness of the sun is blocked by the moon during a solar eclipse, people who look at the event directly will not realize that the invisible ultraviolet rays will quickly do permanent damage to their eyes.
What part of the sun is the most powerful?
The most powerful or most brightest part of the sun is the Photosphere (the bright disc of the sun itself) That is why during a Solar Eclipse you cannot look directly at it, Because the moon is blocking out the main part of the sun leaving the brightest part (Photosphere) showing. It is very important not to look at it for it can cause permanent damage to the Retina causing blindness and serious eye problems.
