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Snibs
06-09-2005, 07:12 AM
Hi again.
Can anyone tell me the best (and cheapest) place to get the baader astrosolar film that is mentioned in Projests & DIY ? . Telescopes & Astronomy (http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/) dont seem to have it anymore (or I can't find it:whistle: ).

Thanks from Mick.

iceman
06-09-2005, 07:39 AM
Have you given them a call? It may not be listed on their site but they may still stock it, i'd send an email or give them a call.

Ving recently bought some from somewhere (in the past 2 weeks), so i'm sure he'll answer you when he's online.

ving
06-09-2005, 12:53 PM
i'm online now :D

i got mine off ebay. its Thousand Oaks solar film and a 12" x 12" square cost me $50 shipped. :D
I get a nice orange coloured sun out of it and get to see al the usual sun spots. In fact the "sun in MDI" that you see to your left on the screen is exactly what i see, so click on that till you get a larger version :)
making a cell for it was easy too and i plan on puting my how to up in the ATM section when i get around to it.
it's this one i got.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7537249755&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

rowena
06-09-2005, 05:53 PM
umm i have no idea where nana glen is... but if its in nsw... try some of the local sydney shops .. i know bintel had stuff in when the eclispe happened at ceduna at the end of 2001. i know they were selling the sheets aswell. So try i would try them first.. you will probably have to ring them.. because i dont think they sell it on their websites.

Striker
06-09-2005, 06:01 PM
Nice pick up Ving...

Hows the Kitchen Sealer....I love going through shopping history on ebay...sorry

Astroman
06-09-2005, 07:02 PM
When I first saw the title I thought you were meaning "Solar Film" which is used on model aircraft as an iron on skin to go over balsa wood. Now I have read the replies it all is clear. Give Matthew a call at Telescopes-Astronomy, I am pretty sure he still stocks it.

asimov
06-09-2005, 07:37 PM
AOE sell it now, not sure how much it is though..

ving
06-09-2005, 07:55 PM
WORKS FINE THANKS SIR

Snibs
06-09-2005, 08:30 PM
Thanks all, will start emailing and see how I go.

Snibs
09-09-2005, 06:48 AM
Hi all.
Finaly ordered the film from AOE at $38.50 plus $7 shipping. Thanks asimov and group.:thumbsup:

ving
09-09-2005, 04:08 PM
cheap as chips! :)
congrats!
i was about to post that it was avaliable on ebay again
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SAFE-Telescope-Solar-Filter-12-x12_W0QQitemZ7544668432QQcategoryZ2 8181QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem