Mercury transit, binoculars and eclipse spectacles

[Folly]

@california_jobcase

Well, I tried it with the eclipse filter over the binocular lens. No eye damage, but not enough magnification. I guess my life will probably finish without having personally seen a Mercury transit!

I guess we’ll have to experience it vicariously trough Randall Munroe at the cost of one telescope. I think he’s being serious anyway…