1. Kaleidoscope Glasses & Other Must-Have Items For Your Next Rave From mind-blowing kaleidoscope rave glasses to essential hydration supplies, how you pack for a rave can make or break the experience. Bringing a combination of fun and functional items will ensure that you have a blast while also staying safe and comfortable. Don’t be that person borrowing everything from your better-prepared friends! We put together a list of essential items to bring along to make sure you have a fantastic time, whether you’re dancing the night away at a local warehouse par...
  2. Interference and Diffraction: How It Affects the Light Around Us As you look at the horizon after a rainstorm, you see it in looming in the distance. It’s a rainbow. Of course, there’s no pot of gold at its end, but there is a wealth of knowledge that the rainbow can teach us about wave diffraction. How about a more man-made phenomenon? As you spin a CD back and forth between your fingers, the back of the disc flashes a brilliant array of colors. Why does the CD react like this? It’s simple: the principles of interference and diffraction are at work, causi...
  3. Festival Glasses For EDM Concerts: Add Some Rainbows to Your Next Event We all know that half of the fun of an EDM concert is dressing up for it. Furry boots, neon backpacks, and face paint are optional, but proper shades for raves are an absolute must to complete the electronic dance experience. EDM Shades For Every Occasion and Outfit At Rainbow Symphony, you’ll find a wide array of Rainbow Glasses® for your next big concert. Our Plastic Diffraction Glasses use the highest quality holographic lenses to diffract every laser and light into a shower of magical ra...
  4. How To Watch A Solar Eclipse: 5 Tips for an Unforgettable Experience Few occurrences in nature can rival the jaw-dropping beauty of a solar eclipse. Solar eclipses should not be missed, but they should also not be viewed without the proper safety measures in mind. Here’s a guide on how to watch a solar eclipse from the experts here at Rainbow Symphony: 1. Protect Your Eyes There are a number of ways to enjoy a solar eclipse (and we’ll get into those here), but the most important thing to remember is that you cannot view an eclipse without the proper equipment ...
  5. 7 of the Best Places to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2024 April 8, 2024 is right around the corner, so it’s time to start looking for the best place to see the total solar eclipse in 2024! The 2017 total eclipse was the first total solar eclipse that was viewable in the United States in the age of Instagram, and the coverage of the event was elevated to an absolute frenzy. Eager eclipse viewers were willing to travel great distances to view the magnificent event in the path of totality, and unsurprisingly, they were left awestruck. Like 2017, there ...
  6. Where You Can Buy Rainbow Suncatchers? Suncatchers are thought to have been invented by the Southwest American Indians, but today, they are found in homes everywhere. The dazzling display of rainbows these simple yet beautiful decor items create offer an easy way to add a unique splash of color to any room in the house. If you’re looking for a way to bring the magic of rainbows into your space, these suncatchers are a fun and affordable option. Learn more about how suncatchers work and where to buy suncatchers below! How Do Suncat...
  7. The Science of Black Lights: How Black Lights Work From Halloween parties and groovy dorm room posters to science museums and crime scene investigation television shows, you’re probably familiar with black light technology. When they’re turned off, black lights look just like any other fluorescent lamp – but when they’re turned on, they do something a little bit different! If you’ve ever been around a black light, you may have noticed that anyone wearing white is glowing a little bit brighter – as well as anything that’s specifically made to ...
  8. Why Fireworks Glasses Are Fun & Unique Promotional Items for Your Business Looking for promo materials that really make people take notice and remember your brand? Meet our amazing promotional sunglasses! In the business world, it can be challenging to stand out when you’re trying to market yourself. One of the most tried-and-true ways to do so, however, is by distributing promotional items featuring your brand’s logo, colors, and message – items like our customized diffraction rave glasses! From trade shows and recruiting events to launch parties and annual confere...
  9. Solar Filters and Why They're Important For years, humans have gazed towards the heavens with a sense of wonder and amazement – though they haven’t always done so having taken proper precautions. Some pretty incredible cosmic events take place in the stars right above us on a daily (and nightly) basis, and every so often a truly remarkable phenomenon captures the attention of more than just your casual star-gazer: a solar eclipse. Whether you’re interested in deepening your scientific knowledge of the sun’s everyday behavior or you...
  10. Using Solar Astronomy to Inspire Kids Across the Globe The Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project introduces kids to the fascinating field of Solar Astronomy while encouraging them to use their brains to achieve amazing things. We talked with the project’s founder Stephen Ramsden about the history of the project as well as his visions of the project’s future. Learn about how the project began, what continues to motivate Stephen, and how Solar Astronomy can be used to inspire greatness in future generations while instilling reverence for our planet...
  11. 8 Fascinating Facts About Rainbows You Probably Never Knew Rainbows are among the most magical – and fascinating – phenomenon that occurs in nature. No matter your age, it’s hard to look at a rainbow and not feel that sense of awe and wonder that you only get when you get to witness something truly special. Rainbows have been considered good omens for thousands of years, and while there’s nothing wrong with hoping for a little luck at the sight of a rainbow, there’s some hard rainbow science that’s worth investigating, too! Below, we’ve listed 8 amaz...
  12. How Do Diffraction Glasses Work? Key Takeaways How does diffraction work? Diffraction is when a wave (such as light) passes through tiny slits or openings called a diffraction grating, which causes the wave to spread out into a spectrum of seven rainbow colors. Rainbow Symphony diffraction glasses have lenses made from diffraction grating. When you view light, the lenses spread out the light waves which allows you to see the rainbow spectrum all around you. How does diffraction grating work? We get this question often, so ...
  13. How to Apply Decorative Window Film Key Takeaways Here’s how to install window film: Select a window that receives direct sunlight. Clean and wet the window with water. Peel back part of the film’s backing and place it on the wet window. Use a squeegee to seal the film to the window and remove excess water. Dry the window with a paper towel. Looking for a unique way to add incredible color to a room? Our suncatcher diffraction film is the perfect solution! When placed in a room that gets direct sunlight, the interplay bet...
  14. Eclipse Soundscapes: How Everyone Can Experience An Eclipse In the past, a solar eclipse was considered an event that could only be experienced visually. The downside of this mentality is that it excludes the thousands of potential eclipse enthusiasts who are visually impaired. Now, eclipse chasers and scientists are working on ways to make an eclipse accessible to the visually impaired, too. Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which the eclipse experience is becoming a multisensory event. More Than Meets the Eye While an eclipse is traditionally...
  15. The Electromagnetic Spectrum & The Rainbow Key Takeaways The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum refers to the entire range of wavelengths and frequencies of traveling at the speed of light (electromagnetic radiation). The EM spectrum includes a subset called the visible light spectrum, which is the only part visible to the human eye. When prisms refract, reflect, and disperse light waves, a rainbow can be seen. The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation. This radiation is defined by photons travel...
  16. How Do Rainbows Happen? From being a symbol of salvation in the story of Noah’s Ark and a legendary roadmap to a mythical pot of gold to becoming one of the most popular tags on Instagram, rainbows have been inspiring awe since the dawn of time. But have you ever wondered exactly how rainbows happen in the first place? If you’re interested in learning more about the amazing science behind rainbows and how rainbows happen, check out Rainbow Symphony and explore our diverse selection of light diffraction products, in...