Bob Baer Latest articles by Bob Baer How to Make Solar Filters (and Why You Might Not Want To) By Bob Baer published 10 August 17 Think carefully about what solar-viewing equipment you want to bring to the 2017 total solar eclipse, and what you want to leave at home. Skywatching Kit Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1How do you keep reusable spacecraft cool during reentry? Make them 'sweat'2Calling citizen scientists! Help NASA's Galaxy Zoo classify galaxies seen by James Webb Space Telescope3'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' producer talks bringing back Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane for Disney+ series (exclusive)4Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon5New Mexico's Spaceport America looks up and into the future
How to Make Solar Filters (and Why You Might Not Want To) By Bob Baer published 10 August 17 Think carefully about what solar-viewing equipment you want to bring to the 2017 total solar eclipse, and what you want to leave at home.