AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters

Comments about AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters:

Baader film solar filter-excellent contrast, background sky dark. White light solar spectrum well seen, with sunspots easily visible, solar faculae easily visible (if near edge of disk), granulation seen, although a bit challenging to make out well. The optional 540nm bandpass green light continuum filter adds a little more clarity to view. Cell lightweight, with 3 thumbscrews. Tightening needs to be done carefully as suspect it would be easy to damage with overtightening. Overall product works as expected, views as expected.

Comments about AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters:

Used for first time last night 11-04-10. Pleased with fit and ease of use. Sun very pleasantly colored with only one small sunspot with disturbance around it. Looking for greater activity. Filter should be carried/stored in a more protective case. Filter material should be handled with extreme care as not to puncture. I knew through reviews what to expect so I'm not dissapointed. Well worth the money if cared for properly.

Comments about AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters:

I own two of these filters, purchased right here at Telescopes.com. I purchased the 80mm filter for my Explore Scientific 80mm APO Triplet and the 10" for my Meade LX200 ACF 10" scope. Both perform perfectly and I have no complaints about the filters themselves. I will echo a concern from a previous reviewer that I wish they came with some kind of storage box or container. For now, I am storing mine in the orginal boxes they shipped in until I come up with something better. AstroZap hit this one out of the park, especially because these filters are so light, no counterweight is needed. I now enjoy observing the sun and track sun spots. These solar filters are safe and easy to use. The next step is to start imaging the sun, which I plan to do very soon.

Comments about AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters:

This is a good filter. It is well made and fits perfectly. The solar image is sharp and clear. My only complaint is that no storage case is included. I keep mine in a Rubbermaid food storage container.

Comments about AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters:

When this arrived, I was a bit disappointed. It is light, and the first impression is that it is flimsy in comparison to some of the aluminum frames ones sees on others. I hooked it up though and it works fine. It has the Baader quality film, and attaches easily and firmly. I still feel it is light and I keep it protected in its shipping box, but it has adequate strength and the lightness is really an advantage when it is on the end of your scope.