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	SOLAR FILTERS
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Failure to use appropriate filtration to view Sun may result in permanent eye damage or blindness!

Get a list of filter vendors and learn about solar filters:

1. Download a pdf file of solar eclipse filter vendors (requires Adobe Reader):

   Download Now (opens in new window)

2. View an approximate ten-minute PowerPoint presentation on solar filters (originally shown at 2004 April AAC meeting)

   (See Warnings and Notes below)

WARNING: This presentation:

• Requires a fast Internet connection (large file to download)
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (may work on some earlier versions)
• Probably will not load or run with Netscape (sorry)
  
  
  View the PowerPoint Presentation (opens in new window)

NOTES:

• Presentation may take a several minutes to download
• Can view as automatically running slide show (with animations) or can select individual slides (no animations)


• After presentation loads you can choose:
  – An Automatically Running Slide Show: Select "slide show"
     Good way to view but may run slowly & transitions/animations may not be smooth
     (so be patient for animations & slide changes)
  – Individual Slides: Select each slide from list on left side of screen (no animations)
     or use forward/back buttons at bottom

More Info on Solar Filters: See NASA Eclipse Resource Page (under "Safe Eclipse Viewing and Photography")

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