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Old 03-10-2009, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AdrianF View Post
Well I managed to finish the filter and I am amazed that something so flimsy (the film) can be so effective. There was a break in the clouds for about 5mins and gave it first light handheld with a 25mm plossl eyepiece. Shows potential be much better on a mount of some kind.
I managed to get a clear aperature of 80mm. I will post some pictures of the steps I took to make the filter tomorrow.
Total cost of filter $10 including the piece of film.

Adrian

most likely know this, cover lenses with filter or get a very quick trip to hospital


regards john
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