Indiana DNR announces new merch in preparation of upcoming solar eclipse

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) -The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is gearing up for April’s total solar eclipse by selling state-branded solar eclipse glasses and T-shirts.

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With a total solar eclipse coming up on April 8, the DNR wants to remind people of the dangers of looking at the sun at any phase of the eclipse without proper eye protection. To help give people a chance to see the eclipse, the department has announced its sale of special eclipse glasses.

The glasses come from a vendor on the American Astronomical Society’s approved list and are branded with the state’s eclipse logo. The DNR says the glasses have 2-millimeter scratch-resistant polymer lenses that filter 100% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays and have been independently tested to be safe for watching all phases of the eclipse.

Four-packs of the glasses are available for purchase for $10 plus shipping at https://stores.innsgifts.com/. The glasses can also be purchased in packs of four for $10 each or in individual pairs for $3 each at any Indiana State Park gift shop. Those interested can visit on.IN.gov/stateparks for a list of locations where the glasses can be bought from.

Commemorative eclipse logo T-shirts are also available for purchase from any of the methods mentioned above.

To learn more about the eclipse, visit on.IN.gov/eclipse.

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