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Post-Eclipse: Maximizing the Use of Solar Viewing Equipment

With the 2024 total solar eclipse behind us, experts offer guidance on reusing and recycling solar viewing gear.

  • Millions experienced the 2024 total solar eclipse, sparking interest in safe sun observation.
  • Observers are encouraged to inspect, reuse, or recycle their solar viewing equipment for future celestial events.
  • Astronomers Without Borders and other organizations facilitate the recycling of eclipse glasses for global educational use.
  • The Masters tournament provided unique, collectible solar glasses, blending sports with astronomical events.
  • A passenger captured a rare view of the eclipse from a plane, highlighting the event's widespread appeal.
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