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Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
I would buy this product again
I used the solar film to build 2 filters for 2 different telescopes. It's easy to work with and there are a lot of tutorials out there on the web if you like to do hands-on projects.
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
Baader AstroSolar Film
Ready-made solar filters are expensive, and even so, do not always provide detailed images of the sun. Baader AstroSolar film comes in sizes for just about anyone's scope, and allows people on a budget to make filters that give amazingly sharp views...
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
Simple and good
Make two cardboard rings that are the size of my telescope diameter, and sandwich the film between the two with tape. It's really cheap, simple to use and very effective at the same time. Only bad thing is that the film can be fragile.
Baader U Filter (Venus and Ultraviolet) - 1.25
Baader U Filter (Venus and Ultraviolet) - 1.25" # FUV-1 2458292
5.0
Venus Filter
The filter is used in combination with a near infrared digital SLR camera to create UV photographs. I had to purchase the Baader U filter to replace a filter that I accidentally broke. After extensive research, I found Agena Astro products on line. T...
Lumicon Variable Polarizer Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Variable Polarizer Filter - 1.25" # LF1115
5.0
Lumicon is quality
I own many Lumicon filters (this one, Deep Sky, UHC, etc.). I have to say their filters are great, and this one is not the exception. If you're a devoted Lunar observer, you should definitely get one, specially useful when the moon is reaching its f...
Baader Semi-APO Filter - 1.25
Baader Semi-APO Filter - 1.25" # FSAPO-1 2458398
4.0
Baader Semi-APO Filter
The 10 inch f-12 doublet refractor at our facility shows noticeable improvements with the filter in place, working to restrict chromatic aberrations at low to medium powers and above. The filter's secret is a coating of Niobium, a rare earth metal th...
GSO 1.25
GSO 1.25" IR Block Filter
5.0
I would buy this product again and again
Highly recommended, excellent product and good price
Lumicon Variable Polarizer Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Variable Polarizer Filter - 1.25" # LF1115
5.0
The perfect pick!
Had struggled with looking at the moon without this type of filter. Hurt my eyes all the time. This filter was the perfect answer! I wish I had bought years ago.
Lumicon Ultra High Contrast UHC Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Ultra High Contrast UHC Filter - 1.25" # LF3025
5.0
Lumicon UHC
The product is of excellent quality and perfectly meets the requirements to be intended.
Lumicon Variable Polarizer Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Variable Polarizer Filter - 1.25" # LF1115
5.0
Has Many Uses
Not only good for looking at the moon but also Venus, Jupiter and very bright stars such as Sirius.
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
Made Home Made Bino Filters
I made a pair of solar filters for my Nikon 8X40 binoculars. I even made use of the cardboard packaging that the Baader film came packed with. I beleive the Baader film is safer than mylar. Baader will show the sun as a white disk where mylar shows t...
Agena Visual Baader Solar Filter for Finders and Binoculars - 70mm Cell ID (30mm On-Axis Filter Aperture)
Agena Visual Baader Solar Filter for Finders and Binoculars - 70mm Cell ID (30mm...
5.0
Excellent Small Telescope Solar Filter
Excellent solar filter for finder scope.
Adjustable diameter for different size finders.
Easy on and off use.
Durable construction.
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
4.0
Good DIY film
I made my own solar filter with this film and its only flaw is the fact its so thin you must be very careful. I made the error of making my homemade solar filter too tight and it ended up making a suction effect when I placed it on my refractor. Thi...
GSO 1.25
GSO 1.25" Polarizing Filter
5.0
Amazing filter
Amazing filter, I use two together like a variable.
Lumicon Minus Violet Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Minus Violet Filter - 1.25" # LF3120
4.0
Mostly a solution to a problem...
This certainly does remove the majority of purple fringing from the moon and mars and saturn - it does not eliminate it though. I suppose the only solution is an apochromatic refractor or no refractor at all. This is permanently on my scope at the ...
Lumicon Minus Violet Filter - 1.25
Lumicon Minus Violet Filter - 1.25" # LF3120
4.0
Gives the best from your achromat
I love refractors, they give very nice pictures, but APOs are expensive. I use two achros, a 70mm f5 as large field telescope and a 120mm f8 for deep-sky and planetary. For astrophography, I use RGB filters, focusing for each color, so chromatism do...
GSO 1.25
GSO 1.25" IR Block Filter
5.0
This is an excellent product!!!
Agena scores again!
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
Solar Filter
I built a custom mount for the Baader solar filter for my 4.5" reflector. I use it full aperture on the 4.5". I also use it on my 12" off axis. Very good sunspot detail. Easy to work with if you need a sun filter for your camera lenses also.
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
Second purchase and great as always!
I constructed a simple method of attaching the filter to the telescope and it works great. Cheap yet clear sharp views of the sun.
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
Baader AstroSolar Solar Filter Film (Visual, ND 5) # 2459282
5.0
Excellent quality almost free for groups
I bought 2 of the largest foil for my astronomy club. 24 people here use the foil and there are still some areas left. We calculated the price for each person and there are even people who had to pay only $ 5 for a full aperture filter for their 6 in...