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Why must you use a special filter or projection to look at the Sun?

To avoid serious eye damage.

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  1. To make the Sun look blue
  2. To cool the Sun down
  3. To avoid serious eye damage ✔

Why: Looking directly at the Sun can damage your eyes. Safe solar filters or projection let you observe the Sun without harm.

Huh, didn't know that: Looking directly at the Sun can damage your eyes. Safe solar filters or projection let you observe the Sun without harm.

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Answer: To avoid serious eye damage. Looking directly at the Sun can damage your eyes. Safe solar filters or projection let you observe the Sun without harm.

  1. Scouting America: Astronomy www.scouting.org/merit-badges/astronomy
    Explain how to safely observe the Sun, objects near the Sun and solar eclipses.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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