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Originally Posted by erick
Stu, I strongly recommend that, for a truss or strut reflector, you have a shroud in place unless you are absolutely confident that sunlight cannot come onto the primary when you move the scope so that the Sun is off axis. If enough hits the primary, it may well be concentrated to sufficient focus to burn something.
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Thanks Erick,
I should have mentioned that I have made a shroud for my scope. I have attached an image of my scope with the shroud in place.
The damage caused in the photo you posted is my main concern. I would not be able to forgive myself if i turned someone's eye into jelly. Interesting thread from cloudy nights, even the seasoned observers get caught out.
I am still keen to get some solar film and try to observe Sol.
Even with a shroud in place, I am still concerned about the safety side of viewing our Sun.
Should I still try this using my scope with shroud in place?