Solar filter for Firstscope

[hszsky]

I have made the solar filter for the Celestron Firstscope. Just in time for the eclipse. It works quite well, I can clearly see the sunspots with grey area around it. The background is not as dark though, I am guessing its the optics of the scope.

Thanks Gary from NZ for providing me with the filter material!

Cheers,

Hszsky

[gbeal]

Looks good House, glad it a fitted OK.
Gary

[hszsky]

I tried to take a photo with a compact camera (hand held). It can't seem to focus as clear as visual, not sure why. I used a sharpen tool around the sunspots.

[Larryp (Laurie)]

That's pretty good for hand-held!

[hszsky]

Thanks Laurie! I would have to wait until next year to invest in the better suited camera.

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

As some may be aware I am not a big fan of these Firstscopes, but that is a great result!
Just shows what a little patience can achieve.

Malcolm

[ZeroID (Brent)]

Hey, you got spots !!
Well done, now you're are into daytime astronomy, your wife will NOT be happy ..

[hszsky]

Malcom: Thanks!! Yeah, they are not very good on the planets. But impressed with the moon and the sun.

Brent: Haha, not married yet!