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wookie1965

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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 ... :smiley:  

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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 :)

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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

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

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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:

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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. :smiley:

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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.

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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!

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