Baader film solar filter for finder - an example

I threw together a Baader solar filter for a 50mm finder this
weekend. It uses a rifle lens cap for a "cleaner" look. Here are the
construction pics -

http://gallery.utahastronomy.com/v/k...inder+sco pe/

- Canopus56

canopus56 wrote:
I threw together a Baader solar filter for a 50mm finder this
weekend. It uses a rifle lens cap for a "cleaner" look. Here are the
construction pics -

http://gallery.utahastronomy.com/v/k...inder+sco pe/

- Canopus56




Too complicated for me.

I just took the objective lens cap of my 50 mm finder,
cut a circular hole in the center, taped some Baader
film on the inside, and have the same end result.
Did this quite a few years ago, and have to replace the
film only very very rarely.

But you have a nice page about it, and I hope others
follow suit. It's a great idea to have your finder
protected and still useful for solar observing.



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