Final version of eclipse scope

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Now Ihave a complete system I'm very happy with.

Olympus OM-D on Takahashi FS-60C via Tak wide mount adapter, standard extension tube and camera angle adjuster. Tak finder bracket modified to solar finder. 5mm foam core sun shield. Total weight - 2.1kg.

Vixen Polarie on tripod via Losmandy 2-D camera bracket.

Baader AstroSolar film cell made from Feather Touch focuser adapter with optional 72mm orange filter.

Works a treat. Cairns, here we come.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

That looks very excellent Chris, nice simple rig that should be very capable

Mike

[RickS (Rick)]

Looks great, Chris. I'm hoping to do something similar but I haven't started yet.

Cheers,
Rick.

[erick (Eric)]

Very handsome, Chris!

[gregbradley]

Brilliant setup. Very clever and well though out. Is that regular Baader solar film and you have attached an
orange filter. Where did you get the orange filter from?

Greg.

[h0ughy (David)]

class act there Chris

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Thanks Mike, Rick and Eric

Greg - thanks, and yes, Baader AstroSolar ND5. Standard colour is white, which is OK, but I prefer orange. I had a 72mm Nikon O56 Orange filter from my family's film days. In tandem with the solar film it delivers a warm orange image. The way I've constructed it, it's easily removed and re-fitted. Usefully, the 72mm cap fits to protect the lot.


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Thanks David. I believe we'll be neighbours up there. I'm keen to have a look at your setup too. See you and Al Wednesday week! Keep an eye out for four idiots and a camper trailer.

[gregbradley]

Thanks Chris.

I'll check that out. I took some sample shots myself on the weekend as a test. I used a variable ND filter. It worked well with a 24-70 and also 185mm.

I also checked using an infrared filter and that gives an orange/yellow sun.

Greg.