How are the solar eclipse glasses made? [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS — With less than two weeks until the April 8 total solar eclipse, Hoosiers still have some time to score a pair of glasses for the event.

In fact, a Tennessee-based company is hard at work to ensure Hoosiers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s viewing event can watch the eclipse safely.

American Paper Optics is the world’s largest 3D optics manufacturer, so eclipse years are a big deal in their warehouse.

“I mean, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Jason Lewin, chief marketing officer.

This year, American Paper Optics is manufacturing 100,000 eclipse glasses for IMS.

“Having 100,000 people together all enjoying it at the same time,” Lewin said. “There is that ‘kumbaya’ kind of moment that we think everybody will love. We are excited.”

Lewin says his team has been preparing for the 2024 total solar eclipse ever since the last …