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Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses

Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses
BBC Science Tuesday 11 August 2026, 12:20 UTC 1 min read
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Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.

Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.
Glasses (ORG) Cornwall (LOCATION)
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