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where to find solar filter (Found)

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hi,
i want to watch solar view with my telescope.i need solar filter to attach on my telescope tube. size about 12 inch.how much it cast.?
i just need cheaper one...
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Are you thinking of an off-axis (cheaper) or full aperture solar filter?
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Are you thinking of an off-axis (cheaper) or full aperture solar filter?


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can u pls dscrb Off axis ..

i can go for full aperture solar filer too...see which is btr and cheaper...
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if you don't mind to d.i.y., i have spare solar film.
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i'm interested too - looking for one big enough for my 80mm scope
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I highly recommend Baader Solar film. The contrast is very high but make sure you get comfortable with the whitish sun.
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I believe You can get the films from the Science Centre (Astro Science) or perhaps one of our vendors in the vendors section.
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michael wrote:

can u pls dscrb Off axis ..

i can go for full aperture solar filer too...see which is btr and cheaper...
Off-axis is for SCTs, where there is a smaller aperture beside the secondary mirror. Full aperture means the solar filter covers the whole front elements.
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Airconvent wrote:I believe You can get the films from the Science Centre (Astro Science) or perhaps one of our vendors in the vendors section.

hi, how much it cost?
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I think if you contact out StarMatrix Vendor, then A4 sized Baader Solar film is about S$80. I am not sure.
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