Baader AstroZap

[paul schofield]

Hiya again SGL Has anybody any experience of the Baader AstroZap solar filter if so, how is it ? My telescope only being 130p, would I need to buy the 130mm or the 152mm. I know generally these things go by primary mirror size, but 152 just seems like it may be a bit large. If anybody has experience of this filter any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all....

[beamer3.6m]

Your better off just buying the solar film (£18.00) and making your own filter.

On the 130p the dust/end cap at the end of the scope has a smaller hole in it (covered with a black cap). You just need to cover this smaller hole with the film and hey presto solar viewing.

Because the sun is so bright you do not need to use the full 130mm aperture of the scope. I use my 200p to view the sun but with the same method so that the only view is via the hole in the dust/end cap cover.

Covering the hole is extremely easy as you just cut a square about 2" square and tape it to the bottom of the dust/end cap. 30 seconds.

Hope that helps.

[paul schofield]

Thanks beamer, That makes sense much appreciated, you have saved me a few quid there, much appreciated.

[beamer3.6m]

No probs.

Just check the endcap does have this hole - the black cover can be a bit stiff the first time. You may find two black 'lumps', one is the hole the other is a place to put the cover once it is removed.

[paul schofield]

Yes my end cover does have the plastic cap and surprisingly comes off quite easily, I am going to buy the solar film, deffinately. Thanks for your advice. good luck..

[Digz]

This is exactly what I hope to do this week!

As I cant get out at night with my scope lets see if I can use it during the day!!!

[Adamski]

I wondered about the other lump on the dust cap and now i know too. amazingly simple but i wouldn't of thought about it . cheers to you all.