Everything you need to know about the eclipse
Local crowds scramble for last minute eclipse glasses and AG Shapiro warns against fakes. Read more about it on
Scammers have been capitalizing on growing consumer demand to buy glasses to view the eclipse.
According to the American Astronomical Society, fake glasses have flooded the market and there are disturbing reports.
Attorney General Shapiro and the Office of Attorney General have issued these public safety tips while viewing the Solar Eclipse:
• Make sure the glasses you purchase are registered as a ‘Solar Viewer Brand’ with the American Astronomical Society: https:// eclipse.aas.org/resources/ solar-filters
• Be sure your glasses are marked with the international safety standard – certification number ISO 12312-2. This number will be on the glasses’ frame.
• If viewing the Eclipse through a camera or telescope, be sure your lens has a solar filter.
• Read information on how to safely use handheld viewers on the American Astronomical Society’s website: https://eclipse.aas.org/ eye-safety/eyewear-viewers
• Ordinary sunglasses – even darkly shaded ones – should not be used as a replacement for eclipse viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers.
“If you believe someone sold you a fake pair of solar eclipse glasses, call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-441-2555 or email us at scam@attorneygeneral.gov,” Shapiro said. “Don’t get blinded by this scam. Let us fight to protect your vision and you.”