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Ask a Scientist: How Can I Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely?

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David Boboltz of the National Science Foundation provides tips for safely viewing the solar eclipse. He advises viewers to use the appropriate glasses leading up to and after the moment of totality.

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Runtime: 56 seconds

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