Hercules Herschel wedge from AliExpress

[MortonH]

Note: Edited since first posting as the ND filter is not missing (doh!)

Based on positive reviews I ordered the visual version through AliExpress. It cost about $230 including shipping and GST.

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/4001204285379.html

On opening the package I discovered:

- the 'included' polarising filter is missing
- the main body enclosing the prism is loose at every joint

I was able to solve the second issue by tightening the various tiny Allen bolts so it now feels secure.

AliExpress has offered a partial refund for the missing filter so I guess if it performs ok then I'll probably accept it.

[MortonH]

Performed ok today. Used my sunnies as a substitute for the missing polariser.

[iborg]

Thanks for the update, at the price I will consider one for myself.


Philip

[iborg]

Hi



I now have one of these as well. Mine did come with the polarisar and I am very happy with it.


Had some very good views of sunspots on Saturday.



Philip

[Drac0]

N00b question time - what are the differences in results using this over Baader film? I can see the advantages of using one, just wondering how the results differ.

Cheers,
Mark

[Merlin66]

Mark,
In my opinion there’s a 10 to 20% improvement with the wedge.
The Baader solar film is very good.