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Where to find eclipse glasses in DC, Maryland, and Virginia WASHINGTON – They’re the hottest commodity around and no one can find them. We’re talking about eclipse glasses, and with the solar eclipse finally here, excited sky gazers are more desperate than ever to get their hands on a pair.

• Earlier this week, we put out, but around the DMV, we know that many of them have sold out-and the same is true for the verified online merchants.
• One thing is for sure: You can’t watch the eclipse safely without protecting your eyes.
• If you plan to go outside during the eclipse to watch,,
• No ifs ands or buts about it.

You can do by looking at the sun with a naked eye during the eclipse-and no, sunglasses won’t protect you. Here’s a list of a few spots around DC, Maryland and Virginia that we have confirmed HAVE HAD glasses since Friday. Of course, the list will constantly change, so use it as a guide and not a guarantee.

1. You’ll still want to call these locations before you head out to pick up a pair, and in some cases you may have to try more than once to get them.
2. From what we’re hearing, they go fast-like hundreds of pairs in an hour fast.
3. So when you hear they’re available, don’t hesitate! We will update this story periodically when we receive reports of glasses that either are available or aren’t.

If you know of a place that definitely has them, do your fellow citizens a favor and ! You can also, or post your sightings on our, Bradley Party and Variety 6922 Arlington Road, Bethesda The store has been getting hundreds in at a time, but they’re gone in minutes when they arrive, so you’ll have to keep a close watch on them.

• They were expecting 600 more pairs on Friday morning.
• Maketto 1351 H St.
• NE, Washington, DC The folks at Guerilla Vending in their vending machine at Maketto on H Street NE.
• They were out on Friday morning by 11:30 am, but tweeted that they’ll have a few more on Saturday.
• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum 600 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC and Steven F.

Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, Va. Both of these museums are giving away an allotment per day, starting when they open at 10 am, but they go fast. Like in minutes. Get there early and expect a line. Warby Parker This is hit or miss.

They’ve been giving them away for some time, but their supply has dwindled. We were told there would be more at opening on Friday at the Bethesda Row store, but they seem to go-like the rest-really fast. We were also told some stores might restock over the weekend, but no guarantees. If you’re near one of the DC area stores below, it’s worth stopping in to ask.

You might get lucky.

• Maryland Baltimore, Harbor East
• 807 Aliceanna Street
• Bethesda, Bethesda Row 4821 Bethesda Avenue
• District of Columbia

Washington, D.C.

1. Shaw 1924 8th Street NW
2. Georgetown 3225 M Street NW
3. Virginia
4. Tysons Corner 8013 Tysons Corner Center

National Zoo The National Air and Space Museum will hand out free glasses at their on Monday, but only while supplies last. The event takes place at Pachyderm Plaza (just outside of the Elephant Community Center) from 1 pm to 4 pm. NASA eclipse day events NASA says they’ll give away free glasses at their,

• Click here to find one near you.
• Still can’t find them anywhere? Never fear.
• Here’s, using an empty cereal box! It’s easy.
• And remember, we’ll bring you live coverage of the solar eclipse as it makes its way across the country! While you’re at work, you can watch along with us beginning at 11:30 am on, the FOX 5 DC News app, our, and our,

We’ll bring you live coverage beginning in Madras, Oregon and ending in Charleston, South Carolina-five hours straight! You won’t miss a thing. We promise. : Where to find eclipse glasses in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

What kind if glasses do I need for eclipse?

Many people may not realize it, but the only safe way to view a solar eclipse is through special solar filters. Your eyes and vision are one of your most precious senses. It may not seem possible, but damaging your eyes by simply looking up at a solar eclipse is extremely likely. kdshutterman / istockphoto

What can I use instead of solar eclipse glasses?

Sunglasses cannot be used in place of solar viewing glasses – Viewing even the smallest sliver of a crescent sun peeking out from behind the moon is enough to cause irreversible damage to your vision. Anyone planning to view the total solar eclipse of 2017 should get a pair of solar viewing glasses.

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Bonus glasses. According to experts, welder’s glasses shade 14 or darker may also be used to view the eclipse. Practice safe device use. While viewing the eclipse through devices like your camera or binoculars, do not use solar eclipse glasses. The sun can melt the filter and damage your eyes.

• Instead, use solar filters on camera lenses, binoculars, and telescopes.
• Viewing the eclipse,
• Make sure you are looking at the ground before you put on your eclipse eyewear.
• If you wear prescription glasses, put the eclipse eyewear on over them before looking up at the sun.
• Before taking the eclipse eyewear off, direct your sight away from the sun.

Viewing Party. Join us at all four of our locations Monday, August 21 at 10:00 am to view the eclipse! We’ll have FREE ISO-approved eclipse glasses (while supplies last), themed refreshments and a special 30% off sunglasses promo going on all day! See our Facebook event for details: https://goo.gl/kPxrjx The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What is the cost of eclipse glasses?

KYS Solar Eclipse Goggles / Viewer at Rs 40/piece in Ahmedabad | ID: 21787628112.

Do you need special glasses for eclipse?

It is never safe to look directly at the sun’s rays – even if the sun is partly obscured. When watching a partial eclipse you must wear eclipse glasses at all times if you want to face the sun, or use an alternate indirect method.

Do normal sunglasses work for solar eclipse?

Never look directly at the Sun. You can seriously hurt your eyes, and even go blind. Proper eye protection, like eclipse glasses or a special solar filter, is the only safe option. Sunglasses don’t work. Protect your eyes seeing a solar eclipse.

What happens if you dont wear eclipse glasses?

Why Shouldn’t You Look Directly At a Solar Eclipse – Solar Eclipse Damage to Eyes In just a couple of weeks, millions of Americans will get the chance to take in the biggest event of the summer: a total solar eclipse. To prepare for the extraordinary event,, and if you’re not convinced that you need to pick up a pair, read on.

Wondering what happens if you stare at the sun during an eclipse without protective eyewear?Staring into direct sunlight can burn a hole in your retina and even cause blindness. To prove just how dangerous it is, astronomer Mark Thompson shared this now viral video, which captures a pig’s eye burning to a crisp when exposed to intense sunlight (warning, this is very graphic).

This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Mark Thompson Reveals the Dangers of Observing the Sun! CAUTION – Not for squeamish There are always a few people who lose their vision after viewing an eclipse without proper eye protection, according to, In fact, 14 observers of the 1999 solar eclipse in the U.K. experienced permanent eye damage after the celestial event, and several thousands more sought out medical attention, according to University of California at Santa Barbara’s,

Can I watch lunar eclipse without glasses?

Lunar eclipses – The supermoon lunar eclipse as it moved over NASA’s Glenn Research Center on Sept.27, 2015. NASA/Rami Daud The Earth’s shadow is the culprit when it comes to a lunar eclipse. When our planet blocks the sun’s light from reaching the moon, we get an eclipse.

1. Bonus: You don’t need special glasses to view a lunar eclipse.
2. Instead of doing a disappearing act like the sun, the moon usually changes color during a total eclipse, picking up a reddish hue.
3. This is sometimes referred to as a “blood moon.” NASA’s explainer video talks about why the moon turns red (thanks to sunlight filtered through Earth’s atmosphere) and why lunar eclipses don’t happen more often (thanks to orbital paths).

As with solar eclipses, there are total and partial versions. A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is right in the middle, with the sun and the moon arranged on opposite sides. A partial eclipse happens when only some of the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.

1. In early June 2020, keen-eyed moon watchers saw a partial penumbral lunar eclipse,
2. This is the most subtle of the bunch and happens when the moon moves through the Earth’s outer (penumbral) shadow.
3. It can trigger a very slight darkening of the moon, which can be hard to spot.
4. As with solar eclipses, witnessing a lunar eclipse in person is a matter of timing, geography and weather.

Keep an eye on NASA’s lunar eclipse page to see when and where future events are visible. They might not be as showy as a solar eclipse, but they can be just as magical. Here’s wishing you clear skies and many eclipses ahead.

Can I make eclipse glasses at home?

Creating Your Own Homemade Eclipse Viewer – First of all, let us set this in stone: never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection, You can seriously hurt your eyes permanently and even go blind. Which is why projecting the sun through your own DIY eclipse viewer is a safe and easy way to see an eclipse while keeping your eyes safe.

1. • Start by emptying a cereal box. This will be the main part of our DIY eclipse viewer.
2. • Get a piece of white paper, place the cereal box upright on it, and trace its shape on the paper with a pencil, pen or marker.
3. • Cut out that shape with the scissors.
4. • Tape or glue the cut-out white paper to the inside of the box on the bottom.
5. • Close the top of the box, and cut out two square holes on the left and right sides. One of these will be where the light enters and the other where we look to see the eclipse’s image on our white paper at the bottom of the box.
6. • Pace the tin foil over one of the holes, tape it down, and put a pinhole in it.

How long are eclipse glasses good for?

Safety – Please feel free to download maps, posters, fact sheet, safety bulletin and other materials for use in your communities and events. We appreciate it if you credit NASA. Looking directly at the sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse (“totality”), when the moon entirely blocks the sun’s bright face, which will happen only within the narrow path of totality. The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” (example shown at left) or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun; they transmit thousands of times too much sunlight.

• Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched or damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter.
• Always supervise children using solar filters.
• Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright sun. After looking at the sun, turn away and remove your filter — do not remove it while looking at the sun.
• Do not look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device.
• Similarly, do not look at the sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury.
• Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar filter with a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device. Note that solar filters must be attached to the front of any telescope, binoculars, camera lens, or other optics.
• If you are within the path of totality, remove your solar filter only when the moon completely covers the sun’s bright face and it suddenly gets quite dark. Experience totality, then, as soon as the bright sun begins to reappear, replace your solar viewer to look at the remaining partial phases.
• Outside the path of totality, you must always use a safe solar filter to view the sun directly.
• If you normally wear eyeglasses, keep them on. Put your eclipse glasses on over them, or hold your handheld viewer in front of them.

Note : If your eclipse glasses or viewers are compliant with the ISO 12312-2 safety standard, you may look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun through them for as long as you wish. Furthermore, if the filters aren’t scratched, punctured, or torn, you may reuse them indefinitely.

Some glasses/viewers are printed with warnings stating that you shouldn’t look through them for more than 3 minutes at a time and that you should discard them if they are more than 3 years old. Such warnings are outdated and do not apply to eclipse viewers compliant with the ISO 12312-2 standard adopted in 2015.

To make sure you get (or got) your eclipse glasses/viewers from a supplier of ISO-compliant products, see the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters & Viewers page. An alternative method for safe viewing of the partially eclipsed sun is pinhole projection,

For example, cross the outstretched, slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open fingers of the other, creating a waffle pattern. With your back to the sun, look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces between your fingers will project a grid of small images on the ground, showing the sun as a crescent during the partial phases of the eclipse.

Or just look at the shadow of a leafy tree during the partial eclipse; you’ll see the ground dappled with crescent Suns projected by the tiny spaces between the leaves. A solar eclipse is one of nature’s grandest spectacles. By following these simple rules, you can safely enjoy the view and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime.

Can you reuse eclipse glasses?

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Skywatchers use eclipse glasses to safely observe the total solar eclipse of Aug.21, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Image credit: Hanneke Weitering/Space.com) If you have ever seen a solar eclipse, you may have accumulated a collection of eclipse glasses over the years with different logos plastered on the sides. But just because the design of the glasses changes year after year, it doesn’t mean the older ones are completely useless. In fact, eclipse glasses are reusable so long as you make sure that they’re still, well, usable. But don’t simply throw on an old pair of eclipse glasses without checking them for scratches or other damage first, or you could risk inflicting long-term or permanent damage to your eyes, If you’re preparing for the upcoming total solar eclipse on July 2 in South America, it’s time to find those old eclipse glasses that are certified and still in good condition in order to make them safe for reuse. Related: Solar Eclipse: An Observer’s Guide (Infographic) Staring at the sun for longer than a fraction of a second can cause permanent damage to the eye’s retina, and may even lead to blindness, This is where solar eclipse glasses come in, as they are typically 100,000 times darker than regular sunglasses and are made to block out the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Therefore, all filters must comply with international safety standards to adequately protect your eyes from the sun. However, it is not enough to see the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification on the sides, Rick Fienberg of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) told Space.com, since some manufacturers have been printing fake labels on the glasses without testing to ensure that they meet the safety standards. So, Fienberg said, if you want to reuse your old eclipse glasses, then make sure they were purchased from one of the approved manufacturers on AAS’ list of reputable vendors of solar filters and viewers, “If not, or if you just don’t know for sure, discard the glasses – do not use them,” Feinberg said. If the glasses are properly certified, you also want to ensure that they have not been damaged over the years.”Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched, punctured, torn or otherwise damaged, discard it,” he added. 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See how to safely observe a solar eclipse with this Space.com infographic (opens in new tab), (Image credit: Karl Tate, Space.com Contributor) Older editions of glasses used to be printed with a warning that they could not be reused after one to three years. However, according to Feinberg, these warnings are outdated and do not apply to the newer, ISO-certified glasses. If you do own a pair of certified eclipse glasses that are in good condition, and you don’t have an eclipse viewing on your calendar any time soon, then there are also ways to donate the glasses to children in regions where an eclipse is taking place. Astronomers Without Borders has been collecting old solar-eclipse glasses as part of their donation program and sending them to schools and local organizations in countries where they may not be available. Editor’s Note: If you snap an amazing picture of the July 2, 2019 total solar eclipse and would like to share it with Space.com’s readers, send your photos, comments, and your name and location to [email protected],

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Can I see eclipse with sunglasses?

How to watch the solar eclipse safely at home – It is always advisable to wear protective glasses while looking at solar eclipse. The commonly worn sunglasses won’t save our eyes from the harmful sun rays. That’s why people should wear only eclipse glasses and solar filters while looking at the sun to witness a solar eclipse.

Can you wear 3D glasses to watch an eclipse?

No, You Can’t Use 3D Movie Glasses As Eclipse Glasses – Here’s Why If some asked me what the hot, “must have” product of the moment was, I would answer “eclipse glasses.” With the only a few days away, I am encouraged by the fact that people are now paying attention and seeking glasses to view the celestial shadow act on August 21st.

One of the questions that I have received, as a scientist, more than a few times is whether eclipse glasses are the same as 3-D movie glasses used in theaters. The answer is “no.” NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 11: Warby Parker employee Karolyna Landin poses with a pair of solar eclipse, glasses that the eyeglass store is giving out for free on August 11, 2017 in New York City.

To view the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21 eye protection is essential. The designer eyeglass store expects to give out thousands of the glasses before the event. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Eclipse glasses are an important part of the viewing experience for the Great American Eclipse, and the predictable last minute rush has been somewhat amusing.

I have received emails, messages, and calls about glasses because of the viewing event that I helped organize at the University of Georgia. NASA and other responsible eclipse-minded organizations have sounded the alarm about the dangers of viewing the eclipse without proper equipment., It’s common sense not to stare directly at the Sun with your naked eyes or risk damaging your vision, and that advice holds true for a partially eclipsed Sun.

But, only with special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer, you can safely look directly at the Sun. NASA recommends that people who plan to view the eclipse should check the safety authenticity of viewing glasses to ensure they meet basic proper safety viewing standards.

1. Has recommended that viewing glasses and other solar viewers meet the ISO 12312-2 certification standard.
2. A list of reputable vendors for the glasses can be found at the,
3. You might be wondering, “what’s so special about the eclipse glasses, and how are they different than 3-D movie glasses? They sure look similar to me.” Solar eclipse glasses are much darker than standard glasses or sunglasses.

How dark? Most sources say that they are about 100,000 times darker. However, it is their composition that truly stands out. According to information published in, the glasses are made from a black polymer (a resin infused with carbon particles). This composition blocks almost all visible light and all of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Standard sunglasses do a pretty good job with UV radiation but only filters less than 20 percent of visible light. So what can happen? Solar retinopathy can happen. This happens when bright light saturates the retina, which is located at the back of the eyeball. According to, The retina is home to the light-sensing cells that make vision possible.

When they’re overstimulated by sunlight, they release a flood of communication chemicals that can damage the retina. This damage is often painless, so people don’t realize what they’re doing to their vision. Solar retinopathy can be temporary or permanent, and the symptoms range from loss of vision to distorted vision according to,

Eclipse glasses are designed to prevent saturation of the retina with light while looking at an eclipse.3-D movie glasses work in a completely different way. To explain how they work, I introduce the concept of stereoscopy. In a nutshell, with a 3D movie, the projector sends two images to the same screen and then the glasses are used to separate them and provide depth or the third dimension.

Linear Polarized Stereoscopy is a common way to achieve the “3D” effect. describes it this way, Two images are projected through polarizers of two different orientations, typically 45 and 135 degrees relative to the horizon. The projected images are then filtered using polarizer films in the lenses of your glasses en route to your eyes.

In this way, one image is excluded from your left eye while the other image is excluded from your right. Circularly polarized techniques have also increasingly complemented the linear polarization technique in recent years. In this technique, according to the same article, One of the images is projected using light waves that trace out a left-handed spiral, and the other using light that traces out a right-handed spiral.

Each lens contains a quarter wave plate, which is a passive device that transforms the two counter-spiraling waves into two perpendicular linear waves. At the end of that process, standard linear polarization separates the images from each eye, respectively.

An employee hands 3-D glasses to visitors prior to a performance at Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Walt, Disney Co. Hong Kong Disneyland Park, operated by Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd., in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, Aug.7, 2015. Hong Kong is scheduled to release second-quarter gross domestic product figures on Aug.14.

Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg The key point here is that the lenses in 3D glasses have no properties that will protect your eyes while viewing a solar eclipse. By the same token, there is nothing about the carbonized lenses of eclipse glasses that will support the concepts of stereoscopy.

My friend and colleague is working with NASA on eclipse outreach and broadcasts, he nails it on social media, Please remind your viewers every day until the eclipse on Monday that they MUST wear eclipse glasses to look at the sun directly.or use pinhole projection to view the eclipse. I am hearing that some people think they do not need eclipse glasses if they are not in totality.

Sunglasses do not work so do not ease up on this advice. This is valid for everywhere in North America. : No, You Can’t Use 3D Movie Glasses As Eclipse Glasses – Here’s Why

Can phone camera see solar eclipse?

Can I look at an eclipsed Sun through cloud? – It’s not safe to do so. Great care needs to be taken because even a slither of an uneclipsed Sun is very, very bright. In practice you might be tempted if the eclipse is virtually hidden by cloud and just occasionally appears slightly visible.

What time is the solar eclipse of 2022?

2022’s Last Lunar Eclipse Sutak Time – The Sutak of Lunar Eclipse is considered nine hours before the start of the lunar eclipse according to the rules. But the sutak of the lunar eclipse of 8 November will be considered with sunrise. In fact, in India, this lunar eclipse will be seen in different parts of the country, so its Sutak will be valid from the time of sunrise.

Sutak Begins	November 8, 2022 – 09:21 AM
Sutak Ends	November 8, 2022 – 06:18 PM

Can I use polarized glasses for eclipse?

The solar eclipse is set to happen on Aug.21 this year, and although there are solar eclipses every year, it can often be difficult to catch a glimpse of it, depending on where you are. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon fully moves over the sun, covering it completely, as opposed to a lunar eclipse, which occurs when the earth casts a shadow on the moon.

As a result of a solar eclipse, an illuminated ring provided by the sun is visible, causing a unique sight that can definitely provide some stunning photos and memories. So, are sunglasses enough protection for the solar eclipse ? The important thing to remember when trying to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse is you’re still looking directly into the sunlight.

Unfortunately, scientists say no. No matter if you’re at the beach or waiting anxiously with your head toward the sky to catch the eclipse, it’s always dangerous to stare directly into the sunlight. And yes, that includes staring at the sun in your brand new polarized Ray-Bans.

Can you wear 3D glasses to watch an eclipse?

No, You Can’t Use 3D Movie Glasses As Eclipse Glasses – Here’s Why If some asked me what the hot, “must have” product of the moment was, I would answer “eclipse glasses.” With the only a few days away, I am encouraged by the fact that people are now paying attention and seeking glasses to view the celestial shadow act on August 21st.

1. One of the questions that I have received, as a scientist, more than a few times is whether eclipse glasses are the same as 3-D movie glasses used in theaters.
2. The answer is “no.” NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 11: Warby Parker employee Karolyna Landin poses with a pair of solar eclipse,
3. Glasses that the eyeglass store is giving out for free on August 11, 2017 in New York City.

To view the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21 eye protection is essential. The designer eyeglass store expects to give out thousands of the glasses before the event. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Eclipse glasses are an important part of the viewing experience for the Great American Eclipse, and the predictable last minute rush has been somewhat amusing.

1. I have received emails, messages, and calls about glasses because of the viewing event that I helped organize at the University of Georgia.
2. NASA and other responsible eclipse-minded organizations have sounded the alarm about the dangers of viewing the eclipse without proper equipment.
3. It’s common sense not to stare directly at the Sun with your naked eyes or risk damaging your vision, and that advice holds true for a partially eclipsed Sun.

But, only with special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer, you can safely look directly at the Sun. NASA recommends that people who plan to view the eclipse should check the safety authenticity of viewing glasses to ensure they meet basic proper safety viewing standards.

1. Has recommended that viewing glasses and other solar viewers meet the ISO 12312-2 certification standard.
2. A list of reputable vendors for the glasses can be found at the,
3. You might be wondering, “what’s so special about the eclipse glasses, and how are they different than 3-D movie glasses? They sure look similar to me.” Solar eclipse glasses are much darker than standard glasses or sunglasses.

How dark? Most sources say that they are about 100,000 times darker. However, it is their composition that truly stands out. According to information published in, the glasses are made from a black polymer (a resin infused with carbon particles). This composition blocks almost all visible light and all of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

1. Standard sunglasses do a pretty good job with UV radiation but only filters less than 20 percent of visible light.
2. So what can happen? Solar retinopathy can happen.
3. This happens when bright light saturates the retina, which is located at the back of the eyeball.
4. According to, The retina is home to the light-sensing cells that make vision possible.

When they’re overstimulated by sunlight, they release a flood of communication chemicals that can damage the retina. This damage is often painless, so people don’t realize what they’re doing to their vision. Solar retinopathy can be temporary or permanent, and the symptoms range from loss of vision to distorted vision according to,

Eclipse glasses are designed to prevent saturation of the retina with light while looking at an eclipse.3-D movie glasses work in a completely different way. To explain how they work, I introduce the concept of stereoscopy. In a nutshell, with a 3D movie, the projector sends two images to the same screen and then the glasses are used to separate them and provide depth or the third dimension.

Linear Polarized Stereoscopy is a common way to achieve the “3D” effect. describes it this way, Two images are projected through polarizers of two different orientations, typically 45 and 135 degrees relative to the horizon. The projected images are then filtered using polarizer films in the lenses of your glasses en route to your eyes.

1. In this way, one image is excluded from your left eye while the other image is excluded from your right.
2. Circularly polarized techniques have also increasingly complemented the linear polarization technique in recent years.
3. In this technique, according to the same article, One of the images is projected using light waves that trace out a left-handed spiral, and the other using light that traces out a right-handed spiral.

Each lens contains a quarter wave plate, which is a passive device that transforms the two counter-spiraling waves into two perpendicular linear waves. At the end of that process, standard linear polarization separates the images from each eye, respectively.

1. An employee hands 3-D glasses to visitors prior to a performance at Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Walt,
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3. Hong Kong Disneyland Park, operated by Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd., in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, Aug.7, 2015.
4. Hong Kong is scheduled to release second-quarter gross domestic product figures on Aug.14.

Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg The key point here is that the lenses in 3D glasses have no properties that will protect your eyes while viewing a solar eclipse. By the same token, there is nothing about the carbonized lenses of eclipse glasses that will support the concepts of stereoscopy.

My friend and colleague is working with NASA on eclipse outreach and broadcasts, he nails it on social media, Please remind your viewers every day until the eclipse on Monday that they MUST wear eclipse glasses to look at the sun directly.or use pinhole projection to view the eclipse. I am hearing that some people think they do not need eclipse glasses if they are not in totality.

Sunglasses do not work so do not ease up on this advice. This is valid for everywhere in North America. : No, You Can’t Use 3D Movie Glasses As Eclipse Glasses – Here’s Why

Are solar eclipse glasses the same as 3D glasses?

Protecting Your Eyes for the Solar Eclipse | Resource On August 21 st a total solar eclipse will stretch across the country. It will be visible in a band spanning from Oregon to South Carolina. You will be able to see the total solar eclipse in northeast corner of Georgia.

Around the Atlanta area it will appear as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse can be a breathtaking phenomenon, but certain precautions should be taken to keep your eyes safe. Here is everything you need to know about the eclipse and how to enjoy it without damaging your eyes. What is a Total Solar Eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun in its entirety.

This total solar eclipse will be visible across 14 states in the continental U.S. When will it cross Georgia? The shadow of the moon will first appear in Georgia at 2:34 pm EDT and will leave the state at 2:40 pm EDT. In other words, this once in a lifetime sight will not linger.

The moon’s shadow will be moving at approximately 1,800 miles per hour. Safety guidelines Most of us were told from an early age not to stare directly at the sun and that advise holds true during a solar eclipse. Watching a solar eclipse with your naked eyes can cause permanent damage to your retinas.

Sunglasses, no matter how dark, will not protect your eyes from this damage. Instead you will need a special-purpose solar filter, such as eclipse glasses. Eclipse glasses generally look like 3D glasses. They have black lenses and are specifically designed for looking at the sun.

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Furthermore, you should make sure your glasses meet the following criteria given by NASA

Designated ISO 12312-2 international standardManufacturer’s name and address printed somewhere on the productDo not use glasses that are older than three years or that have scratched or wrinkled lenses

There are some low-cost alternatives for viewing the eclipse that may be especially appealing to parents who want to do a science project with their children. One such alternative is the pin-hole viewer. This method simply requires a piece of paper, a pen, and a relatively smooth area of ground.

Do not look at the sun through your camera, telescope or any other optical devices while using your eclipse glasses, as the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing severe injury.You may be able to get pictures of the actual eclipse if you have a solar lens filter for your SRL camera.If a smartphone is your camera of choice, of if you do not have a solar lens filter, you should consider photographing the crescent shaped patches of light that will appear on the ground under the shade of a tree.

No matter what method you use to observe this celestial phenomenon, stay safe, be good to your eyes and enjoy! : Protecting Your Eyes for the Solar Eclipse | Resource