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Toss Up - Astronomy - Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct advice to give a person viewing a solar eclipse from Earth:
W) only during totality can you safely view a solar eclipse
X) you can safely view a solar eclipse with common mirrored sunglasses
Y) there is no safe way to view any part of a solar eclipse
Z) looking at an eclipse in any phase through a single lens reflex camera is safe

ANSWER: W) ONLY DURING TOTALITY CAN YOU SAFELY VIEW A SOLAR ECLIPSE (Solution: During totality the corona is visible and has the same intensity about as the full moon)