Jayrbee Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Hello All , I have just purchased a pair of Celestron Skymaster 25x70 and tripod. Could anyone tell me if it's possible to buy filters for Solar and Lunar viewing. I have these for the scope , but not to sure for bino's. Thanks in advance for any advice Jacqui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarsG76 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'm quite sure that there are solar filters for binoculars from Baader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinocularSky Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Make your own solar filters from Baader astro-solar film. Use masking tape to fix them to the binos so they don't fall off. You don't really need lunar as your eyes will adjust but, if you do decide to filter it, try #29 Dark Red (also useful for Venus in daylight). I use on eon my scope; much better than a ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayrbee Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks for your info , never used binoculars before so not to sure what accessories I need yet. Suppose it's trial and error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinocularSky Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Binoculars like yours aren't designed for use with filters - ready-made ones tend to be pricey. Hence make your own solar filters (objective end only!), but you can put a standard 1.25" filter between your eye and the eyepiece lens (squeeze the eyecup a bit to hold it in place) - it's a bit "kludgy", and you'll rarely feel the need to do it. About the only one I ever use is a UHC (helps a bit with planetary nebulas), but very infrequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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