![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The full path of the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. It’s also worth reading the AAS’ How Can You Tell If Your Eclipse Glasses or Handheld Solar Viewers Are Safe? Look for those names on any solar eclipse glasses you buy, as well as evidence that they meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. The place to begin your search is on this list of Suppliers of Safe Solar Filters & Viewers, which have all been vetted by the American Astronomical Society.Īlthough there are dozens of retailers, vendors, resellers and distributors, there are only a few manufacturers of solar protection glasses in the U.S.- American Paper Optics and Rainbow Symphony (the latter in conjunction with Thousand Oaks Optical). MORE FROM FORBES Your Complete Guide To Solar Eclipse Glasses Ahead Of October 14 By Jamie Carter Where To Buy Safe Solar Viewing Glasses “If your library is out of glasses, we suggest calling a local planetarium or science museum store, a college book store or a NASA center,” said Fraknoi. It’s also worth checking at science museums and planetariums, which may be staging free events on October 14, during which you’ll likely receive a free pair of solar eclipse glasses. “People should get their glasses early and save them in an envelope so the special protective material doesn’t get scratched,” said Fraknoi, who adds that many libraries reported the best-attended programs in their history before and during the 2017 “Great American Eclipse” when a smaller version of the project took place.Ī NASA-funded project from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific has also created a nationwide network of Eclipse Ambassadors that will distribute free solar eclipse glasses at community events, with a focus on underserved communities. ![]()
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