dodgy sun filter

[Pete Presland]

this looks a real dangerous piece of equipment,very old as well probably plastic,leave well alone.

Tasco Sun Filter & Case | eBay UK

i have messaged my concerns to the seller

[Telrad]

I agree Pete it certainly doesn't look too good.

At least he says: 'Will accept returns if not satisfied'.

[Pete Presland]

I agree Pete it certainly doesn't look too good.

At least he says: 'will accept returns if not satisfied'.

i have offered to buy it (and destroy it) if he really wants to sell it!

[Si W]

Good call, you might of saved some poor souls eyesight.

[Telrad]

i have offered to buy it (and destroy it) if he really wants to sell it!

He should do the decent thing and remove it.

Nice one Pete!

[Pete Presland]

well done to the seller,he has withdrawn it

[Telrad]

well done to the seller,he has withdrawn it

Well done Pete!

Someone has seen the light..

[Lux1]

I made a Baader filter for the front objectives of my 10 x 50 binoculars. A few weeks ago I was observing the sun on this manner, when my not-so-good diy filter dropped off the objectives. A brilliant bright hot flash of light just missed my eyes as I pulled them away.

I was lucky....

[Telrad]

I made a Baader filter for the front objectives of my 10 x 50 binoculars. A few weeks ago I was observing the sun on this manner, when my not-so-good diy filter dropped off the objectives. A brilliant bright hot flash of light just missed my eyes as I pulled them away.

I was lucky....

Thank goodness, it could have been disastrous! You were very lucky Lux1!!

[Neilius]

There was a similar item for sale on Astroboot. The person selling it should know better...

[blackparticle]

This one looks similar. :/

0.965" Eyepiece Filter Set (Moon/Sun) - Japanese Optics | eBay UK