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Fake eclipse glasses come onto the market. This is how you know if you have a pair

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. As the total solar eclipse, which will take place in Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8, approaches, experts are reminding spectators to grab a pair of eclipse glasses to safely view the … Read more

Fake eclipse glasses come onto the market. This is how you know if you have a pair

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. As the total solar eclipse, which will take place in Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8, approaches, experts are reminding spectators to grab a pair of eclipse glasses to safely view the … Read more

How to find solar eclipse glasses and spot fake ones

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Solar eclipse glasses from B&H Photo, GreatAmericanEclipse.com, Spectrum Telescope and Agena Astro Credit – Illustration by TIME JAn Mars is so excited about the upcoming solar eclipse that she has purchased 1,200 branded solar eclipse glasses for her customers and friends. “Man, it was definitely one of those things you’ll remember for the rest of … Read more

Here’s what can happen if you look at a solar eclipse the wrong way – and how to avoid it in April

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. On April 8, a stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Astronomers are encouraging everyone on the trail to enjoy this rare sight for … Read more

Here’s what can happen if you look at a solar eclipse the wrong way – and how to avoid it in April

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. On April 8, a stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Astronomers are encouraging everyone on the trail to enjoy this rare sight for … Read more

The mystery of massive ‘cosmic ORCs’ – strange radio circles encompassing entire galaxies – could be solved

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Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of cosmic ORCs, or “strange radio circles” as they are officially called, which are so large they are ten times as wide as the Milky Way and can encompass entire galaxies. A team of astronomers led by Alison Coil, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University … Read more