worry or relax?

yybmage · Post by **yybmage** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:01 pm

Hay guys just want to know, a newly bought solar filter with some very very tiny little holes, is bad or good?(my cousin bought one) [smilie=bad-atmosphere.gif]

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:08 pm

Bad. Not safe. Ask for a new one.

Sam Lee · Post by **Sam Lee** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:22 pm

if its big enough for you to see the holes, dont use it.
Return to the shop and ask for exchange.
DO NOT try using it.

yybmage · Post by **yybmage** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:25 pm

When i shone torchlight on it the tiny holes can be seen. But it looks ok on the outside.

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:27 pm

I'm sure the dealer will exchange a new one, as he/she will know the importance of safety especially when viewing the Sun. There are not many dealers here who sells solar filters. BTW, which solar filter is this?

yybmage · Post by **yybmage** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:12 pm

The celestron one for Nexstar series.

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:39 am

Please do not use solar filters with holes!

Post by **acc** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:01 am

Yes please DO NOT attempt to use it; demand for an exchange or refund.