Corona Viewing

Hey Astromarters,
Since there's no total eclipse in N America i figured this to be off topic. I know during eclipses you should get a solar filter of project the image through a telescope. However, I heard somewhere that during totality you can not on look w/the naked eye, but through a scope. Is that true?
-Adam

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Hi Adam,

When the Sun is TOTALLY eclipsed, it is perfectly same to look at it with anything, naked eye, binoculars or scope. However if even a TINY piece of the photosphere is visible, you MUST use a solar filter or project the image.

Cheers,

Maurice