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Timmy458
Posted 6/19/2012 10:10 PM (#52456)
Subject: Solar Filter


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Location: United States		Hey everybody I'm new here, and just got a telescope last year. I have a Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope and noticed that the solar filter for it was discontinued. So my question is, does anybody know of a filter that can fit my telescope?
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David Pavlich
Posted 6/19/2012 10:32 PM (#52458 - in reply to #52456)
Subject: RE: Solar Filter



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Location: Mandeville, LA USA 30.38 X 90.07		Welcome! I would measure the OD of you scope and email an astronomy store like Astronomics or OPT. The people at either place are very helpful.

David
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mosheriffic
Posted 6/19/2012 10:40 PM (#52459 - in reply to #52456)
Subject: RE: Solar Filter



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Location: Marysville,Wa 48.07N-122.21W		Hello and WELCOME!!
As David mentioned, do measure the outside of your scope and give Orion a call or either of the others mentioned
They all have great customer service.
http://www.telescope.com/581-ID-Orion-Full-Aperture-Solar-Filter/p/...

Edited by mosheriffic 6/19/2012 10:41 PM
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jimbo
Posted 6/19/2012 11:04 PM (#52461 - in reply to #52456)
Subject: Re: Solar Filter



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Location: Boiling Springs, SC		You might want to check these guys out. They sell Baader solar film already mounted in a cell with a built in solar finder. http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/solarfilters.html

I've done business with them before and it was no muss, no fuss!

Jimmy
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Timmy458
Posted 6/20/2012 2:38 AM (#52465 - in reply to #52456)
Subject: Re: Solar Filter


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Location: United States		Thanks for the help guys, decided to settle on this.
http://www.telescopes.com//telescope-accessories/filters/baadersola...
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JohnM
Posted 6/20/2012 8:51 AM (#52466 - in reply to #52465)
Subject: Re: Solar Filter



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Location: Wyoming Wind River Range		Doesn't really matter where you go as long as it's genuine Baader film in #5 density for visual use.
It's cheaper to just buy the film and mount it yourself, but some people don't like to go that route.
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mosheriffic
Posted 6/20/2012 6:06 PM (#52485 - in reply to #52456)
Subject: RE: Solar Filter



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Location: Marysville,Wa 48.07N-122.21W		Congrats, you made a good choice.
I have that same filter for my 8" SCT. It stays put nicely and gives very nice views.
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