Viewing and Projecting the Solar Eclipse

[Vortexical]

Hi all,

I'm after some absolute 101 advice on how to get a great viewing - preferably some kind of projection - of the eclipse on March 20th.  I have a Skywatcher 8" 200P and am completely new to solar astronomy.  What are people's opinions for what to do my setup to get a strong projected image of the eclipse, or otherwise arranged so I can view without using the eyepiece?

[Moonshane]

I don't think projection is advisable with reflectors.

only way with your scope is solar film and look through the eyepiece. If in doubt buy a ready made one but might be cheaper to project in a cheap refractor bought for the purpose.

[Vortexical]

Thanks very much for your quick response - there's a myriad of items out there, when you say 'a ready made one' what would I be looking for exactly on a scope site?

[Moonshane]

Eg http://www.firstlightoptics.com/solar-filters/astrozap-baader-solar-filter.html

[Vortexical]

Thanks a million!