Intro
Looking for a Beginner's Telescope? Let us help You!
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Now you need to mount your scope!
Chapter 4
Accessorise, Accesorise (with eyepieces and filters)
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Caring for and Collimating your Telescope
Chapter 7
Solar Observations and a How-To guide on making a solar filter
This chapter explains how you can view the sun with a solar filter and point out some super important viewing precautions!
A White Light Solar Filter - like BAADER's AstroSolar Safety Film - is a fantastic, inexpensive way to view sunspots and use your telescope during the day time. It'll fit most telescopes (with varying aperture sizes), and once you have some solar film, you'll be able to make the filter yourself.
If you were after purchasing your own BAADER AstroSolar Film, simply give us a ring on 1800 SCOPES (1800 726 737) or drop us an email at support@ozhut.com.au and we'll be able to get that sorted for you. Feel free to check out our filters section for various choices.
Solar film typically looks like a floppier, smoother version of an aluminium foil. With high density coatings on both sides of the foil, you'll see that its surface is reflective. This will provide you security when you are observing the sun head-on.
The following graphic explains how exactly to make a Solar Filter Cell, content credits to the team at IceInSpace.
Making an Inexpensive Filter Cell for BAADER AstroSolar Material (Click to view PDF)