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There's a huge range of solar viewing equipment available these days, from solar eclipse glasses to specialist telescopes. This guide rounds up our top recommendations to ensure you get the most out of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, while avoiding common pitfalls when choosing the right equipment – whether that's choosing the wrong product or making sure your solar viewing gear is safe.
We wish clear skies for those in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, as well as parts of the Atlantic and Arctic, to enjoy this remarkable event. Enjoy!
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Great for the whole family. Celestron EclipSmart Solar Viewing Kit: $12.95 on Amazon
If you're planning on watching the eclipse with a group of four people and are looking for a simple, safe kit, this set of EclipSmart Solar Shades from one of our favorite brands, Celestron, might be for you. Not only do they feature eye-safe filter technology that meets international safety standards (ISO 12312-2:2015(E)), but they also come with a 32-page eclipse book that, despite being tied to the 2023 and 2024 eclipses, is packed with helpful tips and tricks for viewing the event this year.
Baader Planetarium AstroSolar Sun Solar Eclipse Budget Sunglasses: $9.99 Now $7.95 at Adorama
These solar eclipse glasses from Baader are not only affordable, but they are designed to enhance your viewing experience with the quality of the material that does not create glare on the side of the eye with an optical density of 5.0. Our personal favorites during the August 2017 eclipse, the AstroSolar Sun Solar Eclipse glasses feature a CE-certified silver-gold AstroSolar film
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