Yes, but NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH A TELESCOPE! To safely view the sun, you should use a projection system or solar filters that fit over the end of a telescope to block most of the light from the sun. They are made of aluminum. (See Observing the Sun for details).

Yes! There is plenty of light to be had, and large instruments are not needed, so this activity is particularly well suited to amateurs.

There are several methods of safe telescopic solar observing. The most straightforward is to use a pre-telescopic filter made of glass or mylar and coated with an energy-rejection coating. Since you observe the solar image with an eyepiece, this is called the "direct view" method. Or, you could use a dedicated solar telescope that contains built-in safety provisions. Another safe method when done properly is solar projection.

Yes. Never look at the Sun with your naked eyes, not even for a quick glance. Obey this rule and your retinas will thank you. Astronomers using telescopes on the ground observe with special filters that block out much of the Sun's light. There are kinds of 'safety glasses' you can use to look at the Sun briefly. However, unless you are very sure you have the right kind, it is better to project a light from the Sun on a wall or piece of paper and look at that.

By holding up a #14 welder’s glass, or a mylar or glass solar filter, to your eyes and looking through it at the sun.

You are welcome to bring others to watch your child's therapy. All who observe the program are asked to sign our Visitor Log and follow posted rules. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding confidentiality.

Answer: -- Dress warmly! The winter sky offers some of the best objects for a telescope and it is a shame to cut an observing session short because you didn't bundle up. Even if you live in a warm area, or view during other seasons of the year, you will be surprised how quickly the air cools at night.

Answer: -- Try to observe with a plan. Choose a few easy objects (large and bright) that can be seen from your location and time of year. Check one of the popular astronomy websites such as Sky&Telescope, http://skyandtelescope.com/ and Astronomy Magazine, http://www.astronomy.com/ for a list of objects currently visible in the night sky . Answer: -- The number on the eyepiece is the focal length of the eyepiece. It is not the magnification of the eyepiece .

This pertains particularly in the tropics where the UV light, specifically between 9am-3pm, enhances the swelling of post-operative facial wounds. Prolonged and direct exposure to the sun during the first 3-4 weeks should be avoided.

The sun will not ruin your tattoo but it is best to keep it protected as your skin will be sensitive and a sunburn on top of a tattoo would be painful. Again, I advise applying a healing ointment to your tattoo such as locally made tamanu oil, Biafine or A&D.

Results are seen when pink, fresh skin becomes apparent beneath the peeling skin. Make sure that you do not pull or rub off the damaged skin. After a few weeks, the pink appearance will fade for most light peels. Some may have remaining pinkness that is similar to a mild sunburn depending on the depth and type of the peel used.

The Africans are generally gentle and accepting people, and not much will upset them, although I encourage appropriate dress in their presence. In the Muslim areas around the coastal areas, women should wear skirts and cover their shoulders when in town. There is often a large economic difference between you and the people you visit, so leave your expensive jewelry and watches at home, and be careful not to pull out large wads of money when paying for something small.

This appears to be another one of those individual patient things again. Perhaps it's one of those laws of diminishing returns. Most doctors will specify a minimum of one week after the shot where your non-allergenic foods are to be the only foods to be ingested. For people with no food problems this is no big deal. For food sufferers it's just another thing to deal with.

The Brethren custom is to baptize by "trine immersion". Following the administration of the baptismal vows, the candidate kneels in front of the minister, facing toward the minister's left or right, and is then "dunked" or immersed three times forward in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This style of baptism is what earned the Brethren the nickname "Dunkers".

Straight after switching your phosphenic lamp off, a whitish glow can appear in your field of vision. At that moment, this glow is only perceptible by one person out of ten. It only lasts a few seconds. It is immediatly followed by the first phase of the phosphene. This diffuse glow will reappear once the phosphene has completely vanished. It can start reappearing after 5 minutes but, generally, it will reappear after 15 minutes of observing your field of vision.

Once the phosphene has disappeared, keep observing your field of vision for 30 to 45 minutes. At times, it will be run across by a colored mist that can be interrupted by the presence of diffuse glows.

Ben's observations include: vaccination, common cold, fresh air baths, colored cloth, volcanoes, weather, Franklin Bells, and air mail via balloon. Flight: After observing the world's first-known hot air balloon flight in France, Ben correctly predicted that balloons would be used for military, recreational, and scientific purposes.

Call your local Department of Natural Resources or Department of Wildlife office right away and report your findings.