Solar Safety: A letter from our CEO
April 5, 2024
Dear Celestron Customer,
On Monday, April 8th, millions of observers across North America will have the opportunity to observe an eclipse of the sun. Those along the path of totality will have the rare opportunity to observe a total eclipse, while those outside of the path will be observing a partial eclipse. Everyone who views the eclipse must use proper eye protection while the eclipse is in its partial phase, including those on the path of totality.
At Celestron, the safety of our customers is our highest priority. That is why ALL EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology which is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.
Every EclipSmart solar shade and filter uses film supplied here in the United States by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA, and listed as a reputable vendor of solar filters and viewers by the American Astronomical Society (AAS). This includes our EclipSmart Solar Shades, EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers, EclipSmart Solar Safe Glasses, EclipSmart Solar Safe Photo Filters, and all EclipSmart Solar Telescope Filters.
EclipSmart binoculars and telescopes feature dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filters that conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E) standard. Celestron went even further to ensure safe solar observing by having Solar Safe filter technologies independently lab tested by Optical Data Associates and by ICS Laboratories.
Celestron is also listed as a solar safe supplier on the AAS website. If you scroll down to the North American Telescope Companies section, Celestron EclipSmart products are listed for safe observation of the sun and solar eclipse.
The upcoming total solar eclipse will be a magical and wondrous experience for millions of observers across North America. Make sure your experience is a safe one. Buy smart: EclipSmart with Solar Safe filter technology by the world’s leading telescope brand, Celestron. Below you can see what our products look like so you can cross-reference.
Learn more about solar observing safety by visiting Celestron Eclipse Watch.
Thank you,
Corey Lee
CEO, Celestron
