A specialized accessory designed to be affixed to an Android-based cellular device, it allows the user to safely capture images or videos of the sun. This is achieved by attenuating the intense light and harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation emitted by the sun to levels safe for both the phone’s camera sensor and, more importantly, the user’s eyes when viewing the phone screen.
The use of appropriate screening mechanisms is paramount when observing or photographing the sun. Direct observation, even for brief periods, can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Furthermore, the concentrated light can quickly damage the sensitive optics within a smartphone’s camera. The availability of secure, readily available viewing and recording methods provides accessibility to solar phenomena, such as eclipses and sunspots, broadening scientific observation and education.
