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Solar sunglasses

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Is there any way to make a pair of lenses that can be used to stare directly at the sun without any damage occurring to yourself or the lenses? Money is not an issue.


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Do you mean something like a special pair of sunglasses? or something like a pair of binoculars?
What are you trying to achieve?


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Yes, i'm not sure I understand the objective of it either?


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Something like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... cular.html but without magnification. How would this look?

Also how would I be able to use binoculars like the one linked to look for stuff during sunset?


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Just use a set of eclipse glasses?

Yes, the binoculars you linked are suitable for looking at the sun at sunset.


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