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Originally Posted by wavelandscott
All,
Just looking for some advice and experiences with solar viewing.
I am interested in using my ED 80 with a filter of some description...
Frankly, I am a bit nervous about how to get started...
Advice on which solar filter to buy (pros and cons) and any other helpful hints would be appreciated...
I understand that it is "relatively" easy to make a solar filter but for now, I am happy to buy one (most likely glass) already made...At least that way my fully sighted surviving spouse will have someone to sue (at heart I still think like an "American"  )
I think I would prefer a "natural orange/yellow" tint to the view but can be convinced if other shades or tints are better.
At this stage a fully dedicated solar scope is not in the cards.
Thanks! |
G'Day,
There must be some sort of "Bug" going around
as I'm thinking of buying a Solar filter for my 10" but there a bit pricey,so I think I'll be buying a ED 80 and use that ,not only for the Sun but for my camera as well, anyway have a look here
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=19747 and there is another thread about the same subject.
Cheers
Arthur
P.S. Just found the other thread
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...t=solar+filter also Mike posted a "How to" when he made his own filter.