Updated Apr 8, 2024 - Science
How to make a pinhole camera for eclipse viewing
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If you can't find proper viewing glasses to view the total solar eclipse on Monday, you can make a pinhole viewing camera.
Why it matters: Glasses may be hard to find.
How it works: A pinhole camera projects the eclipse onto a small piece of card stock.
Our thought bubble: Bob Gee, Axios' Texas bureau chief, made a pinhole camera during a previous eclipse: "We made pinhole cameras using cereal boxes. It was a fun activity for the kids and they worked!"
Threat level: Staring straight at the Sun without proper glasses could damage your vision.
- A list of reputable manufacturers and authorized vendors can be found here.
Go deeper: Follow along with live updates of Monday's total solar eclipse
