[meteorite-list] Warning: Counterfeit Solar-eclipse Glasses Being Sold

[Paul]

People, who are using eclipse glasses to view the upcoming
eclipse, need to be careful about counterfeit eclipse glasses.

Solar-eclipse fever means counterfeit glasses are flooding
Amazon’s market Quartz, by Elijah Wolfson, July 27, 2107
https://qz.com/1040159/solar-eclipse-glasses-for-sale-on-amazon-may-not-meet-nasa-safety-recommendations/

Are Eclipse Goggles a Scam?
They’re essential for anyone who wants a direct view of
the solar action—but knockoffs are dangerous, NASA warns.
By Adreinne LaFrance, The Atlantic, July 20, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/07/are-eclipse-goggles-a-scam/534357/

Eclipse Eyeglass Safety: Don’t be Blindsided!
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/safe_glasses_flyer.pdf
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov

Yours,

Paul H.