Need Solar eclipse glasses!
9 years ago
General
For those who may not be aware, next year on August 21 there will be a total solar eclipse across parts of the USA. It won't happen in Colorado, but I plan to drive to Wyoming to see it. This is something I definitely do NOT want to miss. But protective eye gear must be worn, and I don't know where to get a good, reputable set. The ones I see on Amazon look rather fishy to me (like, flimsy cardboard and plastic).
Anyone in the know who can recommend a good brand? Preferably something that can be worn while wearing regular prescription glasses.
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If you want to directly observe the eclipse, go for something that..
a) is stable and fits snuggly, preferably shielding your eyes from the sides, as well.
b) has 'glasses' or more precisely filters that have a surface layer containing aluminium, chromium or silver.
Eye damage is mostly caused by invisible infrared wavelengths, so just 'darkening' things will not be enough, which makes smoked glass, polarizing filters or just dark plastic a complete no-go. Even if you feel no discomfort, these kind of things will _NOT_ protect your eyes. Take no risks there.
For your convenience, some link on how to observe an eclipse (and when you can actually take those glasses off and just look right at the real thing, naked eye and all.)
https://www.nasa.gov/content/eye-sa.....-solar-eclipse
And since there is plenty of time: For some face-to-face advise and maybe even shopping tips (or suitable equipment straight away), you can get in touch with a local planetarium or look around for any amateur astronomy clubs or such in your area, they wiill be very happy to help.
Of course, the safest method is to observe indirectly. Which is not quite as spectacular, though.
No luck with dark colored lens though, and I know better then to use something cheep!