When it comes to protecting your eyes, you should not skimp on equipment. This includes glasses for a Solar Eclipse.
Styles of Glasses for Solar Eclipse
There are two styles of glasses you can purchase to view a solar eclipse.
The most popular glasses are the cardboard-frame style with scratch resistant polymer lenses. These glasses fold up flat and are very inexpensive. The cardboard frames are usually plain, but there are some available with stylish designs or logos. This type gets damaged easily and usually are not reusable.
The next most popular is the plastic style, usually with a black plastic frame, and solar polymer lenses. These are more stylish, usually sold with a cloth carrying case, and are reusable.
What to Look For In Glasses for Solar Eclipse
When looking for glasses for Solar Eclipse, look for the following:
- Always inspect the glasses to ensure there are no scratches or damage to the lenses.
- The glasses should have a CE certification, ISO certification and Australia and New Zealand certification.
- Certified glasses should have an ISO 12312-2 Standard printed on the inside of the earpiece.
- Beware of counterfeit solar glasses. These typically do not any certifications standards or logo printed on the glasses.
Where to Buy Glasses for Solar Eclipse
Anyone can purchase solar eclipse glasses by viewing the List of Reputable Vendors page on the American Astronomical Society (AAS) website. Most glasses can be purchased through their website or at their store.
Solar eclipse glasses are designed to protect the wearer’s eyes but still allow the viewer to witness the eclipse in a comfortable and safe manner.
Purchasing and wearing certified solar eclipse glasses while viewing a total or partial eclipse is the only safe way to look straight at the sun and protect the eyes from sun damage.
