Five companies solar eclipse glasses

Where can I buy eclipse glasses?

The list includes popular eclipse glasses manufacturers such as Lunt Solar Systems, American Paper Optics, Alpine Astronomical and many others that still have supplies in stock and offer express shipping. You'll notice that the AAS doesn't share any links to Amazon, eBay or other online marketplaces.

Are solar eclipse glasses selling out?

Update: With less that two weeks to go before the April 8 total solar eclipse crosses North America, certified solar eclipses glasses are beginning to sell out. But it's not too late! Many vendors on the AAS' list of approved solar eclipse glasses vendors still have glasses in stock, with guaranteed shipping before the big event.

What are the best solar eclipse glasses?

My choice for the best solar eclipse glasses is the Celestron EclipsSmart 3-piece kit. Not only do you get a great pair of durable, plastic safety glasses, but you'll also get a special filter to use with your smartphone or DSLR camera for eclipse photography as well as a 32-page booklet with tips on how to get the best viewing experience.

Does Halo sell eclipse glasses?

Halo also sells coloring eclipse glasses for kids to decorate and keep. SafeShot is a "solar observatory for your smartphone." Price: $16-$20 Official website Online sellers: GreatAmericanEclipse.com, Walmart, Amazon.

What are solar eclipse glasses?

The vast majority of solar eclipse glasses are made of thin cardboard and don’t look very high-tech. But don’t be fooled, they are actually very different from your everyday sunglasses and designed for looking directly at very bright light, with lenses similar to those found on welding helmets.

Are solar eclipse glasses ISO compliant?

Amazon tells TIME that all solar eclipse glasses they sell must be ISO compliant and come from the AAS list. “We continuously monitor our store, and if we discover a product was undetected by our automated checks, we address the issue immediately and refine our controls.