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hlthe2b

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19. and a seeing eye dog if you do. Simple polarized sunglasses are NOT sufficiently protective
Sun Aug 13, 2017, 02:16 PM
Aug 2017

You need to go to NASA's sight and educate yourself. Even standard welding glasses are not sufficient--you have to go with grade 14--the darkest they make.

Yeah, I got the same mail. Ron Obvious Aug 2017 #1
I have the same glasses. Loryn Aug 2017 #2
I just sent my sister my spare pair after hearing she too had purchased fake ones on Amazon hlthe2b Aug 2017 #3
FYI, B&H greeny2323 Aug 2017 #4
Also greeny2323 Aug 2017 #5
It isn't the dealer you have to worry about, but the manufacturer.. Amazon sold real ones too, but hlthe2b Aug 2017 #18
got a text from my sister in North Carolina for same reason yellowdogintexas Aug 2017 #6
I bought 2 pairs back in the spring... krispos42 Aug 2017 #7
I ordered the ones recommended by NASA SouthernIrish Aug 2017 #8
Yeah, that's why i just bought the damn welding filters. krispos42 Aug 2017 #9
i bought the same ones SouthernIrish Aug 2017 #44
Good to know. Had no idea where to buy welding films LeftInTX Aug 2017 #28
There are several on-line places that carry them krispos42 Aug 2017 #33
I ordered mine from Rainbow Symphony, but they look sold old. aikoaiko Aug 2017 #10
Just buy a good pair of tinted polarized sunglasses. Blue_true Aug 2017 #11
It's not turning out to be much of a money-making racket for Amazon! Towlie Aug 2017 #13
Actually, you won't keep seeing the sun if you buy the right glasses. Blue_true Aug 2017 #15
Mine cost me $400 but I sure as hell wouldn't stare at the sun with them. Towlie Aug 2017 #16
Ask for a refund. Glasses at that price should be better, even if prescription, Blue_true Aug 2017 #20
I've read that you shouldn't be able to see anything EXCEPT the sun marzipanni Aug 2017 #40
This is possibly the worst advice I've ever read. nt B2G Aug 2017 #17
Agreed. Take NASA's advice. Follow their reccomendations Salviati Aug 2017 #29
and a seeing eye dog if you do. Simple polarized sunglasses are NOT sufficiently protective hlthe2b Aug 2017 #19
That's crazy. krispos42 Aug 2017 #34
My sun glasses are very dark, I have looked directly at the Sun with them on. Blue_true Aug 2017 #35
No no no SouthernIrish Aug 2017 #45
I got mine at the library, they were giving them away for free MiniMe Aug 2017 #12
I am getting a pair for $2 from my optometrist. nt tblue37 Aug 2017 #14
Go to Lowe's LeftInTX Aug 2017 #21
We got same email. Spouse at Lowe's now. Justice Aug 2017 #27
Buy welding goggles from a welding supply store. AngryAmish Aug 2017 #22
I wear extremely dark sunglasses. I have looked at the Sun Blue_true Aug 2017 #36
Please stop implying the very dangerous practice you have apparently been engaging in Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #41
A person would have to be an idiot to stare at the Sun for more than about 10 seconds. Blue_true Aug 2017 #42
am I the only one who doesn't care about the eclipse? Skittles Aug 2017 #23
You might be the only one who posts in threads about things he doesn't care about. Towlie Aug 2017 #25
Nah, the internet is full of people who do that... Salviati Aug 2017 #30
it was an honest question, not a judgment Skittles Aug 2017 #38
I am not a HE Skittles Aug 2017 #39
I won't be watching it. Blue_true Aug 2017 #37
I've already made my plans for what I'll be doing during the next total eclipse visible from here Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #46
I got that email, too. displacedtexan Aug 2017 #24
Know any welders? Throck Aug 2017 #26
The Eugene public library is giving them away free central scrutinizer Aug 2017 #31
Contact astronomy clubs and societies to find safe glasses ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2017 #32
I like that they let you know ecstatic Aug 2017 #43
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