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Old 12-11-2004, 06:12 AM
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Question Solar filters

Do any of you guys own/use solar filters?

Do you just use mylar/baader film, or do you have a full aperture or off-axis solar filter?

I'd love to get a PST but at AU$950+ they're just not in the budget, so a white-light filter will have to do for now.

I priced a 10" off-axis JMB white light solar filter at Bintel a few months ago, I think it was like $120 which isn't too bad.

What do you have?
Where did you get it from? How much did it cost?
How do you find it? Do you use it much?

I want to use mine not just for my own sunspot observing, but also to teach the kids at my son's preschool (this year) and primary school (next year).

Thanks
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