The North American total solar eclipse of April 8 2024 had eclipse-chasers and astrophotographers heading to their locations and finalizing their equipment setup. Checklists were checked off, and camera bags were packed for the big day. Here, you can learn where to buy and how to use your solar eclipse glasses for the next big event.
To safely witness and/or photograph the partial phases, you must be equipped with the right gear. That's where this guide comes in handy. From top-of-the-range solar eclipse glasses to unique new kinds of solar viewers to the ground-breaking Vaonis Hestia telescope and a build-it-yourself solar projector, we've found gadgets for every conceivable way of observing and capturing the eclipse. Whether you're an eclipse virgin or a devoted eclipse chaser, we guarantee there are products here that you will never have seen before.
