A few months ago I took my 8" dob outside to see if there were any sunspots about. Put on the Baader solar filter, found the sun (using shadows), took all safety precautions before looking in EP. After about 15 seconds, WOTS THAT SMELL? Looking up to see smoke pouring out of my Telrad, oops!! Maybe thats why there's a warning to remove it on the lid.
