wookie1965 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm going to buy this for my scope or was thinking of doing http://www.365astronomy.com/solar-filter-for-150mm-newtonian-telescopes-p-2933.html with my limited knowledge of anything to do with solar viewing will i just use my eyepieces in conjunction with this thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ward Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Nothing else is 'needed' for a great viewing experience , although the addition of a Baader Continuum filter at the back end will enhance the surface details seen , albeit with a green tint that takes a little getting used to ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robny Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Correct, this obviously goes in front of the objective and you can use your regular eye pieces and diagonal.But...ensure to remove any finders or cap them and also ensure the filter is on before pointing at the sun.Finally, make sure to secure with tape so it cannot blow or be knocked off which could result in instant blindness if looking through the scope when it happens.Enjoy, its a wonderful view and be safe Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robny Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Correct, this obviously goes in front of the objective and you can use your regular eye pieces and diagonal.But...ensure to remove any finders or cap them and also ensure the filter is on before pointing at the sun.Finally, make sure to secure with tape so it cannot blow or be knocked off which could result in instant blindness if looking through the scope when it happens.Enjoy, its a wonderful view and be safe Sent from my GT-I9505 using TapatalkSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedgun Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 wookie1965,Yes, with this filter covering your objective end, simply use normal eyepieces. You may want to consider shade for solar adventures, such as I have done here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 :-)If only we had sun so bright we needed a shade like that! Think I need to move! :-)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflight2000 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yes, for a good old view its always a bonus when the sun is at its best. Filters for a normal scope always go on the front of the telescope, never ever do it from the eyepiece end, apart from the obvious, the heat entering the scope will do it untold damage. Good point on the finderscope etc as well, either take it off or leave it covered, i actually use a filter on the end of my finder scope, the image is just as good and i can then take it with me anywhere, just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbraldot Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 You certainly don't need shade in Scotland; a crack in the cloud cover would be nice occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 I thought as much but i just wanted to check thank you everybody better safe than sorry especially with your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflight2000 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Aww poor scotland.... I spent 3 weeks during July and August up there last year and it was stunning to say the least, apart that is from the night I decided to go to the Cullin mountains on Skye to see the stars and the cloud rolled in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ether823 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 When I bought my TAL some years ago it came with a so called `solar filter` which went over the eye piece. This was immediately binned. Most nasty bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbraldot Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 When I bought my TAL some years ago it came with a so called `solar filter` which went over the eye piece. This was immediately binned. Most nasty bit of kit.Dangerous stuff. I didn't that sort of thing was still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbraldot Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Aww poor scotland.... I spent 3 weeks during July and August up there last year and it was stunning to say the least, apart that is from the night I decided to go to the Cullin mountains on Skye to see the stars and the cloud rolled in.It's fabulous today. Wall to wall sunshine. Oh the joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Just wish i had the filter now only coming after Easter and then i will get the dreaded cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbraldot Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Just wish i had the filter now only coming after Easter and then i will get the dreaded cloudThankfully you don't have it yet as the moment it arrives the sun will go blank...just a fact of Astro life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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