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AUD $49.00Backorder Available
Saxon Solar Filters provide observers a safe and easy way to view the sun.
NOTE: The outside fitting diameter of this filter is 150 mm.
This filter will fit the following telescopes
Starsense 127 AZ, Starsense DX 130 and other 130 mm aperture reflector telescopes.
This filter unit is not compatible with any 5" (125 mm) SCT telescopes.
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AUD $85.00Backorder Available
Attach the Sky-Watcher Solar Filter for Newtonian Telescope securely over the front of your telescope to conduct safe solar viewing. If you are looking at Sun spots or just wanting to get a closer look at our closest Star, this filter will reflect the harmful rays and reduce the intensity of the Sun light making it safe to view through your telescope.
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AUD $89.00Backorder Available
This white-light solar filter enables you to observe the sun safely with your Saxon 8" Dobsonian or Newtonian.
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AUD $49.99Backorder Available
Turn your Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ or AstroMaster 130EQ-MD telescope into a solar scope with the EclipSmart Solar Filter. This must-have accessory is perfect for viewing the sun and eclipses. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, ISO-certified Solar Safe, all Celestron EclipSmart products comply with the latest ISO 12312-2 standards.
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Turn your Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ or AstroMaster LT 70AZ telescope into a solar scope! The EclipSmart Eclipse Solar Filter is a must-have accessory perfect for viewing the Sun and eclipses like the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, all Celestron EclipSmart products conform to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard. This solar filter is custom designed for the AstroMaster 70AZ, AstroMaster LT 70AZ, and AstroMaster 70EQ telescopes. Three safety screws securely hold the filter in place for a safe, snug fit.
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AUD $164.00Backorder: Allow 4-8 weeks
A must-have filter for safe observation of the sun through a telescope without damaging your eyes - optical glass filter fits snugly over your telescope's aperture to block 99.9% of incoming sunlight
Fits Orion Observer 70mm, ShortTube 80mm, StarSeeker 80mm, and AstroView 90mm refractors; Apex and StarMax 90mm Mak-Cass telescopes; and other models
Each Orion telescope solar filter is mounted in a foam-lined aluminum cell featuring three equidistant securing thumbscrews, 4x 1/16" thick adhesive foam tabs, and 4x 1/8" thick adhesive foam tabs for customized friction fit to your telescope
NOTE: Filter inside diameter is 107 mm. (approx 4.10 inches)
All Orion solar filters are designed for use with an adequate friction fit attachment. Thumbscrews should ONLY be used to keep filter securely in place once a friction fit has been achieved
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