Places in Grand Junction Where You Can Find Glasses for Eclipse
UPDATE: THE MAIN BRANCH OF THE MESA COUNTY LIBRARY RAN OUT OF GLASSES EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
A very rare solar eclipse can be seen from Western Colorado on August 21, and it is very important you don't scorch your retina. Where in Grand Junction can you find those cool glasses made just for looking at an eclipse?
If you are of the opinion you can simply wear your regular sunglasses, think again. Even if polarized, sunglasses just don't cut it. According to timeanddate.com, none of these commonly used materials will work:
- sunglasses of any kind
- color film
- medical X-ray film
- smoked glass
- floppy disks
Special viewing glasses are a must. Besides, when was the last time you saw a floppy disk?
We need special eclipse viewing glasses, and we need them now. Where can you find them? There are a few places in Grand Junction making them available, but only in a limited supply and for a short time.
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Mesa County Public Library
443 N. 6th St., Grand JunctionThe Mesa County Central Library has a limited supply of eclipse-viewing glasses. They will be available to the public on a walk-in basis beginning Thursday, August 17. Glasses are available in the Youth Services Department or at the Information Desk at the top of the stairs.
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Clifton Branch - Mesa County Public Library
590 32 Road, #6FA limited supply of glasses will be available to the public as of today, Wednesday, August 16.
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North Avenue Walmart
The Walmart on North Avenue has glasses for sale at what appears to be a reasonable price. Look for the special display.
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Atlasta Solar Center
1111 S 7th St. Grand JunctionOn August 21, Atlasta Solar will be hosting an eclipse party. The first 50 people on the site will receive free eclipse safety glasses. Festivities start at 10 a.m. and continue through noon.
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