solar filter for 10" dob

[SurferSmyth (Ryan)]

Hi guys
Im on the market for a solar filter for my 10" sky watcher truss dob for the upcoming solar eclipse on the 29th

can anyone point me in the right direction on the right type & size ect?


cheers

[Stardrifter_WA]

Originally Posted by SurferSmyth

Hi guys
Im on the market for a solar filter for my 10" sky watcher truss dob for the upcoming solar eclipse on the 29th

can anyone point me in the right direction on the right type & size ect?


cheers

You could try here:

http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/solar.html

[RAJAH235]

&, you do not need a full aperture (10"/12"), solar filter.
If you make up a cover for the t'scope & cut a 80 mm or so diameter hole in it,
offset it from the centre to clear the spider vanes, you can buy a smaller, cheaper solar filter or solar film.
Make up a holder for it & you're done.
Just tape it securely over the hole.

Oh yes.....& don't forget to block/cover the finder scope.

I made one for my 10" dob (when I still had it), & used the same aperture stop
procedure for splitting close doubles etc.