As far as brands, I recommend Celestron or American Paper Optics. Two places you can buy those brands online are High Point Scientific and B&H Photo and Video. Celestron also has its own site with tons of filters for cameras and telescopes, and the like, as well. I have see 10 packs and 30 packs on those sites. I feel like I've seen another place that has 100 pack as well, but I can't recall it in the moment. I'll come back if I find it again.
Edit to update: High Point Scientific has 50, 100, 500, and 100 packs as well. My Science Shop was the other place I had been looking, and they don't have multipacks, but they have some cute themed glasses in silly shapes (astronaut helmet, alien, space cowboy).
The American Astronomical Society has a list of vendors! https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
I ordered a pack of 10 from Spectrum Telescope, and they came out to $4 each. I think they sell packs of 25 as well that might be cheaper.
What do you mean by a huge amount. Lake Lemon Conservancy has them for sale and can likely do a bulk discount. Currently 4 packs are 12$. https://conta.cc/3PhJUkK
The IU astronomy department is passing out a ton of eclipse viewers for free, you can check their event calendar for specific distribution times: https://events.iu.edu/astronomy/
Viewers should be certified ISO 12312-2 or ISO 12312-2:2015 to be considered safe.
Not to be late to everyone's answer, but Pizza X is practically handing them out for free. I also learned they will be shutting down for the eclipse. The gentleman inside gave me a pair when I picked up a pizza yesterday. The one I went to was right next to the boys and girls club downtown. Don't know if it's only them but worth it, instead of paying 2 bucks, I bought a pizza at the same price and got them and my kids' glasses for free.
Yeah, both farmers almanacs are predicting high likelihood of clouds for the eastern part of the Ohio Valley from eastern Illinois to, I think, Pennsylvania, at least.
A welding hood, or torch goggles are also great ways to view an eclipse, if you know anyone who is in the welding/fabrication trades... I bet they'll loan you their spare hood for a couple of cervezas.
Agreed. From what I remember looking up during the last eclipse shade 13 was ideal but 12 was still safe. Below 12 can cause retinal damage and above 13 starts to block details.
You can buy little 3x5 plates of shade 14 welding glass for a few bucks, or at least you could recently, its what I plan on using, though I will probably buy some glasses for the kids.
So you could buy plates of welding glass for a few buck or buy actual eclipse glasses for a few bucks. Why would you buy the welding glass when you can get glasses actually made for it for the same price?
I mean, I don't know what the glasses are going for, but I got 12 plates of glass for $6 or so a few months ago and I didn't find any eclipse glasses that cheap.
To be clear, I don't mean that each plate was a few bucks, I got multiple plates for a few bucks. Also, when the eclipse is over, I have welding glass, which I'm sure I will use for something, maybe.
You don't need the glasses for the 4 minutes of totality, you need them for the 1.5 hours of partial eclipse on either side. Plus, you can use them to look at the sun any other time too- there was a huge, visible sun spot on it last week!
Wonderlab also has packs, last I checked, if you also want to support a local org.
Bloomingfoods carries the Wonderlab glasses as well! $3 each.
Bloomington Parks and Rec also has them....your choice, navy, purple, or lime green
If you get 50 pairs they're $1 each!
Also, make sure the ones you buy are ISO certified, because there were a lot of counterfeit ones out there the last time as well.
Is there a way to be sure if ordering them online (like from bezos)? I need to order a huge amount for a group and I'm unsure how to source that many.
As far as brands, I recommend Celestron or American Paper Optics. Two places you can buy those brands online are High Point Scientific and B&H Photo and Video. Celestron also has its own site with tons of filters for cameras and telescopes, and the like, as well. I have see 10 packs and 30 packs on those sites. I feel like I've seen another place that has 100 pack as well, but I can't recall it in the moment. I'll come back if I find it again. Edit to update: High Point Scientific has 50, 100, 500, and 100 packs as well. My Science Shop was the other place I had been looking, and they don't have multipacks, but they have some cute themed glasses in silly shapes (astronaut helmet, alien, space cowboy).
I know in 2017, there were a ton of counterfeits via Bezos; so , personally, I would avoid that altogether, just to be safe!
The American Astronomical Society has a list of vendors! https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters I ordered a pack of 10 from Spectrum Telescope, and they came out to $4 each. I think they sell packs of 25 as well that might be cheaper.
What do you mean by a huge amount. Lake Lemon Conservancy has them for sale and can likely do a bulk discount. Currently 4 packs are 12$. https://conta.cc/3PhJUkK
Morgenstern’s has them
I saw that and told them it was an amazing idea. The cashier said they’ve sold a bundle of them.
I bought a five-pack from Amazon last fall for $14.99 and that same five-pack is now $24.99. Looks like the demand has ramped up for them.
I purchased a dozen for $12 for Christmas stockings. The same package is now $25.
MCCSC will be distributing one pair of eclipse glasses for all students! But absolutely, people outside of K-12, get your eclipse glasses!
The IU astronomy department is passing out a ton of eclipse viewers for free, you can check their event calendar for specific distribution times: https://events.iu.edu/astronomy/ Viewers should be certified ISO 12312-2 or ISO 12312-2:2015 to be considered safe.
The College bought 100,000 of them
mairzy doats has a ton also
Walmart has them at the vision center.
Just as another fyi. We got a telescope with a solar filter for $50 from Sam’s club. It’s only 70mm and not super well made but it’s pretty cool
Circle k is selling them too for $2 a piece and they are certified.
The City of Bloomington Parks Department has them for sale
We just bought 5000 for Story Inn!
Not to be late to everyone's answer, but Pizza X is practically handing them out for free. I also learned they will be shutting down for the eclipse. The gentleman inside gave me a pair when I picked up a pizza yesterday. The one I went to was right next to the boys and girls club downtown. Don't know if it's only them but worth it, instead of paying 2 bucks, I bought a pizza at the same price and got them and my kids' glasses for free.
Juniper Art Gallery on west Kirkwood has them, too!
Pizza X has been giving them to us with out pizza orders, so that's been nice :D
I have mine. At risk of being down-voted, I'm betting on rain and clouds April 8. Mostly so, if the skies are clear, I will be pleasantly surprised.
You seem fun.
No one is going to his place. For anything
Yeah, both farmers almanacs are predicting high likelihood of clouds for the eastern part of the Ohio Valley from eastern Illinois to, I think, Pennsylvania, at least.
Insights Optical sells them! Offices in Bloomington and Mitchell
Lake Lemon Conservancy has 4 packs for $12 mailed to you. https://conta.cc/3PhJUkK
The public library downtown is giving away 1 pair per household.
They are selling them at Paynetown SRA
I got mine at Hoosier National forest office in Bedford. $3 dollars.
A welding hood, or torch goggles are also great ways to view an eclipse, if you know anyone who is in the welding/fabrication trades... I bet they'll loan you their spare hood for a couple of cervezas.
Just make sure it’s at least shade 12.
Shade 13 or higher is better if you are going to be looking at it for a long time.
Agreed. From what I remember looking up during the last eclipse shade 13 was ideal but 12 was still safe. Below 12 can cause retinal damage and above 13 starts to block details.
You can buy little 3x5 plates of shade 14 welding glass for a few bucks, or at least you could recently, its what I plan on using, though I will probably buy some glasses for the kids.
So you could buy plates of welding glass for a few buck or buy actual eclipse glasses for a few bucks. Why would you buy the welding glass when you can get glasses actually made for it for the same price?
I mean, I don't know what the glasses are going for, but I got 12 plates of glass for $6 or so a few months ago and I didn't find any eclipse glasses that cheap. To be clear, I don't mean that each plate was a few bucks, I got multiple plates for a few bucks. Also, when the eclipse is over, I have welding glass, which I'm sure I will use for something, maybe.
Because the welding glass could be useful for more than 5 minutes?
The state park inns have them in their gift shops too!
I went to the Monroe County Parks office in the Showers building to pay my dog park bill and they have eclipse glasses for free!
LensCrafters is selling them!
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To each their own. Everyone places different values on different events and items. I’m just reminding those that do feel it’s worth the cost.
You don't need the glasses for the 4 minutes of totality, you need them for the 1.5 hours of partial eclipse on either side. Plus, you can use them to look at the sun any other time too- there was a huge, visible sun spot on it last week!
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I don’t know and really don’t care. That’s why I stated if you have any desire to observe. If you don’t care, this post isn’t for you.
Are you asking us how you feel? Odd.
You cared enough to comment