Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is reminding Hoosiers who plan on viewing Monday’s solar eclipse to make sure they purchase protective eyewear that is approved by NASA or the American Astronomical Society.
Hoosiers who are anxiously awaiting the first solar eclipse since 1979 need to be careful when buying protective eyewear or creating safe viewing mechanisms at home. The certified protective eyewear is available at local retailers such as grocery and hardware stores. Hoosiers should only purchase from trusted retailers who are selling glasses approved by NASA or the American Astronomical Society.
Hill is advising Hoosiers to avoid purchasing eyewear from secondary markets or person-to-person transactions.
In addition, anyone who does not have protective eyewear should act with caution if they plan to create alternative mechanisms for safe viewing. Last week, multiple news outlets featured alternative safe viewing mechanisms via do-it-yourself projects at home. While these mechanisms can also protect the eyes from permanent damage – including blindness – Hill is still cautioning Hoosiers to either obtain the recommended certified eyewear or abstain from looking at the sun during the eclipse.
More information is available at the American Astronomical Society’s website.
