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While Baily's beads are seen briefly for a few seconds at the center of the eclipse path, their duration is maximized near the edges of the path of the umbra, lasting around 90 seconds. It is not safe to view Baily's beads or the diamond ring effect without proper eye protection because in both cases the photosphere is still visible. [5]
However, if you look at the sun at any other time — including the diamond ring effect or Bailey's Beads that appear moments before totality — you risk permanently damaging your eyes.
Francis Baily (28 April 1774 – 30 August 1844) was an English astronomer.He is most famous for his observations of "Baily's beads" during a total eclipse of the Sun. Baily was also a major figure in the early history of the Royal Astronomical Society, as one of the founders and as the president four times.
The chain fountain phenomenon, also known as the self-siphoning beads, Mould effect, or Newton beads is a physical phenomenon observed with a chain placed inside a jar. One end of the chain is pulled from the jar and is allowed to fall under the influence of gravity .
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