Summary Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to check if yours are safe to use. (Youtube) www.youtube.com
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Rainbow Symphony is selling eclipse glasses, but there are concerns about counterfeit products, so NASA advises checking the glasses by holding them up to light, and recommends buying them soon.
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- Fake eclipse glasses are being sold on the market, which may not be safe to use
- To check if your eclipse glasses are safe, hold them up to a bright light and look through them - the light should appear extremely dim or not visible at all
- Eclipse glasses are at least 1000 times darker than the darkest ordinary sunglasses
- The American Astronomical Society lists authorized dealers that sell safe eclipse glasses
- There is high demand for eclipse glasses, so shoppers are advised to buy them soon before they sell out
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Rainbow Symphony ships eclipse glasses, but counterfeits are a concern. NASA recommends checking by holding up to light. Buy soon.
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Rainbow Symphony in Los Angeles is shipping millions of eclipse glasses, but counterfeit versions are a concern. NASA suggests checking glasses by holding them up to a bright light - the light should appear extremely dim or not at all. The American Astronomical Society lists authorized dealers on its website. It's advised to buy eclipse glasses soon due to dwindling supplies.
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Rainbow Symphony in Los Angeles is busy shipping out glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse, with the company having produced tens of millions of pairs over the last two years. However, foreign companies are producing fakes, and the American Astronomical Society warns that these counterfeit glasses may not be safe. To check if your glasses are safe, NASA advises holding them up to a bright light - the light should appear extremely dim or not appear at all when looking through the glasses. The American Astronomical Society lists authorized dealers that sell safe glasses on its website. With supplies dwindling, it's recommended to purchase eclipse glasses soon before they disappear from the market.
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