Spain will live next August 12 a total solar eclipse that will cross the country at sunset from Galicia until Balearics. It will be the first visible from the Iberian Peninsula since 1912 and the strip of totality will cross thirteen autonomous communities, approximately 40% of the peninsular territory. From the rest it can be seen how a partial eclipse.
The expectation for this phenomenon has led to Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and to ONCE Social Group to launch the campaign ‘A unique view. Take care of her. Both entities will distribute free two million certified glasses to make it easier for the eclipse to be seen without putting eyesight at risk.
Most of the units will be distributed through the ONCE seller network. The organization is delivering 1,700,000 glasses in its points of sale throughout Spain, both in the kiosks and in the places where their salespeople usually works. Delivery began this week and will continue while stocks last.
Those who want to get them do not need to previously purchase an ONCE coupon. The organization has clarified that the glasses They are given away to customers while units remain available.so it is advisable to request them as soon as possible at the nearest point of sale.
The other 300,000 glasses will be distributed by the Ministry of Science through the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology. These units are given free of charge to visitors to thirty museums, research centers and public spaces dedicated to scientific dissemination throughout Spain.
Among the places included are the Muncyt of La Coruna and Alcobendashe National Museum of Natural Sciences of Madridhe Granada Science Parkthe City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia and the Science Museum of the University of Navarra. The complete list appears on the official website of the Trio of Eclipses.
Having adequate protection is essential even where the eclipse will be partial. Looking directly at the Sun can cause solar retinopathya retinal lesion capable of causing blurred vision, distortions or blind spots. Its symptoms may appear several hours later, when the damage has already been done.
The glasses must be certified according to the standard EN ISO 12312-2:2015carry a marking EC authentic and show the manufacturer’s identification. Before using them, check that the filter is not scratched, perforated, bent or damaged. Conventional sunglasses do not filter radiation and x-rays, tinted lenses or other home remedies should not be used..
During the observation you must put on your glasses before looking at the sun, do not do so for more than a minute at a time and look away before taking them off. They should also not be used together with binoculars, cameras or telescopes, unless these devices incorporate a professional solar filter located in front of the lens.