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...1James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)2The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here's what to expect from the 'crumbs' of Halley's Comet3Doubts mount further over signs of alien life on K2-18b: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'4Watch 2 NASA astronauts perform the 5th-ever all-female spacewalk today5Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome
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.