Solar filter

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Prior to today, I have always used front-mounted glass or film based white light solar filters on my scopes, and have a half-dozen of them around here for the various models they fit, each one having a slightly different level of quality insofar as the detail revealed in the eyepiece.

Late this afternoon my first Herschel wedge-type filter was delivered, and I was able to use it for a few minutes before the Sun dropped below my horizon.

The difference between the two types was like night-and-day; the wedge much sharper. Glad I finally got one of these.


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Re: Solar filter

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Post by Lady Fraktor »


I have been using a Baader Herschel wedge for quite a few years now. Absolutely love viewing with it.
The resolution is definitely a step above films or glass though the Baader Astro film does do a very nice job.

Enjoy the views with it!
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