Bill Nye + APO

American Paper Optics and The Planetary Society teamed up to deliver paper and plastic "Bill Nye safe solar eclipse glasses" for the 2017 and 2024 Total Solar Eclipses! 

These exclusive glasses are manufactured with 2 mil scratch resistant silver/black polymer lenses that filter out harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays and intense visible light. Our premium eclipse filters provide sharp solar images with a beautiful, natural orange color. With an optical density of 5 or greater, our ISO 12312-2 compliant and CE certified eclipse glasses are independently tested to ensure safety for all phases of the eclipse.

Bill Nye Commemorative Plastic Eclipse Glasses

Our Bill Nye The Science Guy Plastic Eclipse Glasses became an instant collector's item, packed in a commemorative display box (with 2 paper Bill Nye eclipse glasses). See image below. 

Bill Nye's Eclipse Festival 2024 (The Invitation)

Bill Nye invites you to join him and members of The Planetary Society at Eclipse-O-Rama 2024! Join fellow space enthusiasts in Fredericksburg, Texas, for an extraordinary two-day camping festival on April 7 and 8 to watch a rare and unforgettable experience: a total eclipse of the Sun! We'll be joined by special celebrity guests including: Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut; Bob Pflugfelder, better known as Science Bob; and YouTuber Mark Rober.

Your favorite Planetary Society stars including: astronomer Heidi Hammel, Planetary Society President, Bethany Ehlmann; Chief Scientist Bruce Betts, Master of Ceremonies Mat Kaplan, Planetary Radio host Sarah Al-Ahmed, and digital community manager Ambre Trujillo will also be on hand. Enjoy science, art, music, and the wonders of space at The Lodge at Country Inn Cottages — a 200-acre private ranch that will be transformed into the ultimate Planetary Society member meet-up!