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August 11, 2017

What makes solar eclipse glasses so special?


We asked NSF’s Division of Astronomical Sciences Program Director David Boboltz: What makes solar eclipse glasses so special? Can’t I just wear regular sunglasses?

Find related solar eclipse videos in our Solar Science special report.

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