A total solar eclipse is one of the greatest experiences a person can have in their lifetime.

In this talk, we'll see how to observe the different phases of the eclipse.

The partial phase before totality: what instruments we can and CANNOT use.

Totality, the peak moment: what should we use? Easy, just our eyes. It's the safest and most beautiful way to observe an eclipse, without using any optical equipment: binoculars, telescopes, cameras, special lenses, etc. This way, we won't have any risk during the observation.

The end of totality: if you're not doing it correctly and are using binoculars or telescopes, you can have serious eye problems.

The partial phase after totality: what instruments we can and CANNOT use.

A tip: if you want to have an unforgettable memory, turn off your cell phone a few minutes before totality. The next day you'll see millions of photos of the eclipse taken by people who didn't enjoy that unique moment "thanks to the photo."