Which solar filter for Skywatcher 102mm Mak ?

[asterixsg]

Hello,

I am looking for a solar filter for Skywatcher 102 mm MAK.

There are so many options available on the internet - glass filters, mylar, baader film, R-G solar film etc. I am very very confused.

Looking for some advice from the pros here :

1. Which type of filter is value for money and long lasting and gives good results ? I am a newbie and I don't want to get very expensive filters.

2. I went to the Thousand Oaks website and found the results of R-G Solar film quite nice. Is it a good option ?
http://www.thousandoaksoptical.com/www/ ... ilter.html

3. How do I determine the size of the filter that I should buy ? Let's say, if the outer diameter of the OTA is 102mm, what should be the approx size of the filter that I should buy ?

If anyone is planning to sell his/her solar filter, please do drop me a note as well.

Many thanks, in advance.

[mrngbss]

Buy the baader Solar filter. It comes in A4 size, and you can cut it to size for your MAK. Glass filters cost little more, but gives a pleasing orange colour.

The RG solar film is the latest product and boast to have similar quality than Baader. I'll gladly buy the R-g Solar film too.

Baader solar film is available locally, but RG film needs to buy from States.