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Photographing the Eclipse Tips and Tricks Guide ActivityPhotographing the Eclipse Tips and Tricks Guide Activity
Publisher
Big Kid Science
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3rd - 12th
Subjects
Science
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2017
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Photographing the Eclipse Tips and Tricks Guide

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Use a guide that provides safe ways for viewing the eclipse with a camera or telescope. The guide also includes tips and tricks for getting the best shot using a camera phone or SLR camera. You won't wanna miss this!

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Concepts

solar eclipses, photo editing, telescopes, safety

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • If possible, use all three types of filming for the eclipse and see which camera provided the best shot
  • Use the embedded links to find out more about safe viewing

Classroom Considerations

  • Acquire the necessary materials ahead of time such as camera phone, tripod, solar filter, or telescope

Pros

  • Provides safe ways for viewing the eclipse with and without a camera

Cons

  • None

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