Re: Eye damage from observing meteors?
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Originally Posted by Marjorie
Yesterday I read on an astronomy website that during a meteor shower you should not look at the point that the meteors are emanating from, as it is very hard on the eyes. Is this true, or is it one of the many misconceptions that people have about astronomy?
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I suppose if you got one in your eye . . . 
Where did you read this? Can you provide the link?
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