[Dazzler]

Hi all

I bought a second hand ETX105 a few weeks ago and it came with what I assume is a glass solar filter.

I decided to give it a go with the first sunshine we've had in weeks here on Sunday. I have never attempted solar viewing or seen it done before.

It sounds silly but I found it very difficult to find the sun looking solely through my eyepiece as I could not use the view finder (for obvious resons).

I had assumed that I would see some glare in the EP when I got close to the sun to guide me in but I got nothing. This assumption is based on what you see with the moon or even a bright planet when you get close.

Am I doing something wrong or are there any tips I should follow.

Thanks.