The short version. Certified glasses from a manufacturer on the American Astronomical Society's reputable vendors list, the test report before you pay, and stock already sitting in NSW. A$5.45 a pair including GST. Pre-order now and your price is locked and your stock guaranteed, shipping by 31 May 2028.
Shop eclipse glasses Business and bulk quotesWhat you are really asking
Whether you are buying four pairs for the family or stocking a chain of stores, the questions are the same. Here are the honest answers.
How we ranked them
- Safety: an ISO 12312-2:2015 filter, tested by an accredited laboratory, from a manufacturer on the AAS reputable vendors list.
- Compliance: can you see the test report and certificates before you pay?
- Local stock: is it already in Australia, ready to ship?
- Price: what you really pay once GST and delivery are in.
- Support: can you reach a person, in Australian hours, who knows the product?
The scorecard: what we checked
On 8 November 2026 we read each seller's public product listing and checked each maker against the AAS reputable vendors list. "Ask" means we could not find it on the listing, so ask the seller before you buy.
| Seller | Maker on AAS list | ISO 12312-2 on listing | Test report before you pay | Batch QR on every pair | Stock in Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sight | Yes (Rainbow Symphony) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, NSW |
| Bintel | Yes (Baader) | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask, listing showed ETA notices |
| OZScopes | Yes (Baader) | No, cites EN 169 and AS 1338 | Ask | Ask | Yes |
| Testar | Yes (Baader) | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| EclipseGlasses.com | Yes (American Paper Optics) | Ask | Ask | Ask | No, US based |
| Marketplaces | Varies | Varies | Rarely | Rarely | Varies |
What the data shows.
- The makers are not the problem. All five named sellers use a manufacturer on the AAS list. The differences are in paperwork, traceability and stock.
- Paperwork is the gap. Of the sellers we checked, Aura Sight is the only one that puts the test report in your hands before you pay and a batch certificate on every pair.
- Standards on listings vary. The one Baader listing we could read in full cites EN 169 and AS 1338 rather than ISO 12312-2, the standard ARPANSA and the Astronomical Society of Australia point to.
- Local stock is rare. Two of the six are confirmed holding stock in Australia today. One of them is a single-pair shop.
The ranking at a glance
| Seller | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Aura Sight (Sydney) | Families, schools, councils and retailers who want certified local stock | Eclipse glasses only, no telescopes |
| 2. Bintel (Sydney) | A single pair from a telescope shop | Check stock before you count on it |
| 3. OZScopes | A pair added to other astronomy gear | Listing does not cite ISO 12312-2 |
| 4. Testar | Astronomy hobbyists | Built for one or two pairs |
| 5. EclipseGlasses.com (USA) | US-made frame designs | Overseas seller, check delivery to Australia |
| 6. Amazon and marketplaces | Convenience | Where most fakes turned up in 2017 and 2024 |
1. Aura Sight: the clear choice for families and businesses
A$5.45 a pair including GST. The family eclipse kit, four pairs and a printed viewing guide, is A$19.25. Bulk and business orders are quoted to your numbers.
Our authority starts with who makes our glasses. Every pair comes from Rainbow Symphony, maker of Eclipse Shades® and one of the most established manufacturers on the AAS reputable vendors list. We add what an overseas maker cannot: competitive Australian pricing, stock held safely in NSW, and a team in Sydney focused on one day, 22 July 2028.
- A proven manufacturer: Rainbow Symphony, on the AAS reputable vendors list.
- Independently tested to ISO 12312-2:2015 by ICS Laboratories, an A2LA-accredited lab, retested every five years.
- CE certified as personal protective equipment under EU Regulation 2016/425, Notified Body 2834, valid to May 2031.
- Traceable: a QR code on every pair opens its batch certificate. A teacher, safety officer or parent can check it in seconds.
- Paperwork first: the full test report and CE certificate before you order, and a certification pack with every delivery.
- Price locked, stock guaranteed: pre-orders lock today's price and guarantee your stock, shipping from NSW by 31 May 2028.
- Built for groups: school fundraising, a ready-made safety plan for schools, custom-branded frames and retail-ready formats.
- Real support: we reply within one business day, AEST.
The honest downside: we specialise in eclipse glasses, so we do not sell telescopes or camera filters.
See how our glasses are certified.
2. Bintel
A long-running Sydney telescope shop that sells Baader eclipse glasses. Baader is a respected German optics maker.
- Pros: knowledgeable staff, a showroom, and help with filters for cameras and telescopes.
- Cons: set up for single pairs, not for a school or a store. When we checked, the listing showed order and ETA notices, so confirm stock before you count on it.
3. OZScopes
An Australian online astronomy store, also selling Baader eclipse glasses.
- Pros: in stock when we checked, with dispatch from its own warehouse. Easy to add to a telescope or binocular order.
- Cons: the listing we checked cites CE, EN 169 and AS 1338, but not ISO 12312-2, the standard Australian astronomers and ARPANSA point to. Ask for the ISO 12312-2 test report before you buy.
4. Testar
An Australian astronomy specialist carrying Baader eclipse glasses.
- Pros: specialist advice for astronomy buyers.
- Cons: aimed at hobbyists buying one or two pairs, with no group or business programs.
5. EclipseGlasses.com (American Paper Optics)
A large US manufacturer with a page for the 2028 Australia and New Zealand eclipse.
- Pros: a manufacturer on the AAS reputable vendors list with a long track record, and plenty of frame designs.
- Cons: based in Tennessee, USA. Check the price in Australian dollars, the delivery time and the shipping cost to Australia before you order. Support runs on US hours.
6. Amazon and other marketplaces
- Pros: fast and convenient.
- Cons: before the 2017 and 2024 eclipses in the United States, marketplaces were where most counterfeit glasses turned up, many printed with "ISO 12312-2" without ever being tested. The AAS warns against random online listings, and many listings never name the manufacturer.
If you buy here, buy only from a seller that names the manufacturer and can show an accredited test report.
Five checks for any pair, from any seller
- The standard: ISO 12312-2 printed on the frame.
- The maker: the manufacturer's name and address, not just a logo.
- The test report: from an accredited laboratory, available before you pay.
- The list: a maker on the AAS reputable vendors list, or its authorised dealer.
- The condition: no scratches, creases or pinholes. A damaged pair goes in the bin.
Never use sunglasses, smoked glass, X-ray film or welding glass below shade 14. Glasses stay on for the whole eclipse, including totality. Our guide to where to buy eclipse glasses in Australia covers each check in detail.
Which should you choose?
FAQ
Which eclipse glasses are best in Australia?
Any pair that meets ISO 12312-2, comes from a maker on the American Astronomical Society reputable vendors list and is undamaged. We rank Aura Sight first because our glasses tick every box, come with the test report up front and ship from stock held in NSW.
Is it safe to buy eclipse glasses on Amazon or eBay?
Only from a seller that names the manufacturer and shows an accredited test report. Before the 2017 and 2024 eclipses in the United States, marketplaces were where most counterfeit glasses turned up.
When should I buy eclipse glasses for 22 July 2028?
Now, or at least by the end of June 2028 for households. Glasses take weeks to make and stock runs short close to every eclipse. Our pre-orders lock in today's price and guarantee your stock, shipping from NSW by 31 May 2028.
Can businesses, schools and councils buy in bulk?
Yes. We quote bulk cartons, retail-ready formats, custom branding and school fundraising to your numbers, with the certification pack included for your safety or compliance team.
Do eclipse glasses expire?
No fixed expiry. Glasses that meet ISO 12312-2 and are less than 10 years old can be reused if they are undamaged. Check every pair for scratches, creases and pinholes before each use.
Sources
Seller listings checked 08.11.2026 and they can change. Brand names belong to their owners. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
- American Astronomical Society, Reputable vendors of solar viewers and filters.
- Astronomical Society of Australia, How to view a solar eclipse.
- ARPANSA, Solar eclipse.
- ISO, ISO 12312-2:2015, Eye and face protection: filters for direct observation of the sun.
- NASA, Eclipse safety.
- Rainbow Symphony, manufacturer of Eclipse Shades®. Our ICS Laboratories test report and CE certificate are available on request through our certification page.
- Seller listings: Bintel, OZScopes, Testar, EclipseGlasses.com.
Buying for a school, council or event?
Bulk cartons from NSW stock with the certification pack for your safety officer, or glasses printed with your logo from 500 units.
