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Originally Posted by [1ponders]
Tony, think very carefully if you are considering Solar viewing. It is not something that should be considered lightly. You can loose your eyesight quicker than you can pull your eye away. In fact you wouldn't even feel it going. Don't risk it on a solar filter if you know nothing about it. The addvert may say "genuine BAADER objective solar filter" but do you really want to risk your eyesight if you don't know for sure.
My suggestion is, if you decide to get this telescope, when you find the solar filter, cut it into pieces and throw it away.
If by chance you find that it is an eyepiece filter that you screw into the end of an eyepiece, smash it with a hammer. Never use it.
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Strong statement. I'm sure Andrews would not sell something that would cause an injury?
However the total price is not inducive of a product including a baader item. You need to ring Andrews and get some detailed specs then go over to the solar threads and ask some questions. I will be the first on here to admit I know zilch about solar observing.
