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Originally Posted by GraemeT
As far as viewing the sun: I have made up a sun filter to fit over the small aperture in the inner dust cap. Don't forget to put one on the finder scope as well. Never, NEVER use an eyepiece filter for solar observation. If you have one or get one in a kit, SMASH it with a hammer so that no-one is ever tempted to use it.
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I would suggest taking the finder off the scope for solar viewing. The shadow of the scope is the best alignment device for solar viewing in my experience.