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Galileo is claimed to have gone blind through staring at the sun while investigating sun-spots. As with all these sorts of claim there are detractors who who prefer to think it an urban myth.

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Why is not safe to stare at the sun?

It is not safe to stare at the sun because it can blind you. In severe cases, it can burn or damage your retina. This could cause a blind spot in your eye.


Why is it dangerous to stare at the sun?

It is too bright for your eye's. You can go blind.


Are people blind?

Well yes if you have a injury or was born with it as well as you stare into the sun a long time but of course not everyone is blind.


Why don't babys go blind when they look at the sun?

People can, and do go blind, if they stare at the sun too long, including babies. Most are smart enough to look away or to shut their eyelids.


When a blind person looks at the sun does it help?

If totaly blind, then no. If partially or nearly blind it will probably make them totally blind.


How long can you stare at the sun?

Do not stare at the sun, you may damage your eyes or become blind. If the day is cloudy, it is possible to stare at the sun through a heavy filter of clouds, but even then, it's not really a good idea.


What could happen if you stare at the sun long?

Nothing really. You may have a few light flashes for a couple of minutes, but no lasting damage to the retina. You could blind your self if you stare at it for longer than 20 seconds.


What are ways to become blind?

stare at the sun ----------- stab your eyes put a dangerous chemical on your eyes... There's shitload of ways on how you can lose your eye sight


Does the sun blind people or does it make them unable to see If they stare at the sun can it really kill you or does it give u a heat stroke when your in a crowded area of people?

The Sun has beams that are strong so yes to all of those question.


What should you do if you get blind by a solar eclipse?

One thing you should do is pass your story on to other people, andexplain the reason why they should never stare directly at the sun.


Can you get Blindness ?

STARe at the sun


Why do the telecopes faceing the sun?

If a telescope is facing the sun it is being used to observe the sun (our local star). However, solar telescopes are SPECIAL and have a filter in them to block the sunlight down to a safe level. NOTE. If you stare at the sun or look at the sun through binoculars or a telescope the strength of the sunlight WILL BLIND YOU PERMANENTLY.