NASA is warning consumers to beware of unsafe, counterfeit glasses sold for viewing the Aug. 21 eclipse. <\/p>\n
Only glasses marked ISO 12312-2 are recommended. <\/p>\n
Some counterfeit glasses are simply marked with ISO. <\/p>\n
\"It now appears that some companies are printing the ISO logo and certification label on fake eclipse glasses,\" the space agency said. <\/p>\n
Some sellers are displaying fake test results on their website to support a bogus claim of compliance with the ISO safety standard, NASA said. <\/p>\n
Experts warn that looking at the sun without protectionor inadequate protection, such as using sunglasses, can cause lasting vision problems. <\/p>\n
\"The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as 'eclipse glasses' ... or hand-held solar viewers,\" according to NASA. \"Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun; they transmitthousandsof times too much sunlight.\" <\/p>\n
NASA recommends purchasing the glasses from vendors supported by the American Astronomical Society. <\/p>\n
Detailed safety information and a link to reputable vendors can be found on nasa.gov. <\/p>\n
Reach Prentiss Findlay at 843-937-5711. <\/p>\n
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