Transform your telescope into a crowd-pleasing solar projector for the next eclipse.
Standard eclipse glasses offer a view of the sun no larger than a thumbnail held at arm's length. To create a more impressive, shared experience for a group, you can build a sun funnel to project a much larger image of the solar event.
The sun funnel is a device designed to attach to a telescope, allowing for the projection of the sun's image onto a surface. This method moves beyond the limitations of individual viewing glasses, enabling a crowd to observe the eclipse simultaneously.
By magnifying the sun's image, this setup provides a more engaging visual experience, particularly useful for educational settings or group gatherings where a small, distant view is insufficient.