Solar Eclipse Glasses For Sale

All of the eclipse glasses & viewers we carry are ISO 12312-2:2015 certified safe to use! Learn more about solar eclipse glasses & viewers to figure out which one is best for you and your budget.

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Solar Eclipse Glasses For Sale

Eclipse glasses are essential for safely viewing the Sun! Here at Agena Astro, we offer a wide variety of solar glasses from top brands such as Baader, Thousand Oaks, Celestron, and America Paper Optics in stock and ready to ship! All of the eclipse glasses we carry are ISO 12312-2:2015 certified and approved by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) for safely viewing the Sun.

Whether you plan to use solar glasses to observe the Sun on a normal day or during the partial phases of a total eclipse, Agena Astro has you covered with a huge selection of eclipse glasses.

 

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Eclipse Glasses 2024 — How to Choose Eclipse Glasses

Below are some tips on how to choose the right eclipse glasses for your needs and budget. While all of the eclipse glasses options that we carry will safely protect your eyes, not all are created equal:

 

Which glasses are safe for solar eclipse?

When shopping for eclipse glasses, be sure to look for glasses that are ISO 12312-2:2015 certified. This certification ensures that they are made with the proper grade of solar film that protects your eyes when viewing the Sun during a solar eclipse or otherwise. All of the eclipse glasses we carry at Agena Astro are certified safe.

 

Do solar eclipse glasses work?

Yes, solar eclipse glasses work very well to safely observe the Sun without damaging your eyes. They reduce sunlight by a factor of 100,000 times to make it safe to view.

 

Do you really need solar eclipse glasses?

Yes, you need solar eclipse glasses to safely view the Sun as they can reduce sunlight by a factor of 100,000 times to make it safe to view. Sunglasses, even when stacked, or other household objects cannot block enough of the Sun's light to safely view the Sun. The only time it is ever safe to look at the Sun without proper eye protection is during a total solar eclipse when the Moon is completely blocking the Sun, also known as totality. This period only lasts a few minutes, and should not be confused with the partial phases during a partial or total solar eclipse when the Sun is not completely blocked.

 

Can I make my own solar eclipse glasses?

Solar eclipse glasses are very affordable, so we don't recommend trying to make your own. If you want to get a better view of the Sun with a telescope, binoculars, or camera lens, head to our guide on How to Choose A Solar Filter!

 

Is it safe to look through a telescope, binoculars, or camera lens with solar eclipse glasses?

It is absolutely not safe to look at the Sun through solar eclipse glasses with any device that magnifies light. This is because the light that telescopes and other optics magnify and concentrate the Sun's light, making it even more powerful than it is, and can cause eye damage or even blindness.

 

When can I remove solar eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse?

The only time it is safe to look at the Sun without solar eclipse glasses is during a total solar eclipse when the Moon is completely blocking the Sun, also known as totality. This period only lasts a few minutes and you must be within the path of totality to see it. Any other time, even when the Sun is 99% blocked by the Moon during an eclipse, you must wear your eclipse glasses. Even 1% of the Sun's light can be enough to cause eye damage.