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dpastern
07-09-2009, 12:17 PM
I don't want to spend a fortune on this, do you guys think this should be OK? Yes, I know I probably could get some baader filter material and make my own, but I'd prefer ready made, and I also prefer a yellow/orange view of the Sun, rather than White, which I believe the baader will show...

http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/ProductMenus/TeleAccessories/tabid/49/CategoryID/448/List/1/Level/a/ProductID/4643/Default.aspx?SortField=Free3%2cUnit Cost

Dave

Merlin66
07-09-2009, 03:52 PM
It will do the job safely, that's the main thing. Haven't heard any feedback on this manufacturer, positive or negative.
JMB filters are also available ( I bought mine a few years ago in Oz, but can't remember the supplier)
I use the Baader but also add the green continuum filter to improve contrast and resolution, so it wouldn't matter what colour the solar filter gave, it always turns out green!!!

citivolus
07-09-2009, 04:15 PM
I did a little search on Cloudynights, and couldn't find anything negative about this manufacturer. They seem to have been around for about 2 years.

Personally I have used Thousand Oaks and JMB, but most of the glass filters seem to be very similar in manufacturing.

Regards,
Eric

dpastern
07-09-2009, 06:38 PM
Thanks guys. I did a bit of research and could only find good feedback myself. Might invest in one of these!

Dave