Solar filter for Redcat51

[dtastro]

Does anyone use a solar filter with the Redcat 51 ?  If so which one - thanks

[whatthedragon]

Did you ever find one ?

[Hughsie]

I am assuming you are looking at imaging in white light with the Red Cat. Not certain this would work but maybe worth a call to Altair Astro

https://www.altairastro.com/baader-50-od-astrosolar-binocular-filter-50mm-7585-p.asp

or if you are feeling creative you may want to make one;

 

[DSOBug]

Don't know alot about Using a RedCat 51 with solar filters but I read this on Cloudy Nights this guy stated the following.:

" be advised that direct sunlight is destructive to many anodized finishes, especially the red. After moderately heavy use, the color on my Lunt LS-50THa is more like pink than red. "

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/849507-sun-filter-for-william-optics-redcat-51-or-71/

Hope this helps anyone thinking about using the RedCat 51 for solar use.... I don't want to mess up my RedCat 51.