Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses
Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.
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"There was a queue along the quay."
— Peter Friend , Executive
"The safest way to view the eclipse was through certified eclipse glasses that met the ISO 12312-2 safety standard."
— David Jones , Academic
"Citing a hope for 'clear skies in Cornwall', Kennett has headed to the plains of Spain in the hope of catching a full eclipse."
— Carolyn Kennett , Academic
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Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.
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