Solar Eclipse??? How do I go about shooting a Solar Eclipse without buying a bunch of expensive gear? Nikon D600 w/ Telephoto Lenses & a Meade 8" 2000mm Scope Craig...

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

How do I go about shooting a Solar Eclipse without buying a bunch of expensive gear?
Nikon D600 w/ Telephoto Lenses & a Meade 8" 2000mm Scope
Craig

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

CraigFair wrote:

How do I go about shooting a Solar Eclipse without buying a bunch of expensive gear?
Nikon D600 w/ Telephoto Lenses & a Meade 8" 2000mm Scope
Craig

time lapse.

ggttc Loc: TN

you need a solar filter....DO NOT attempt without one...

You can buy sheets of the material on amazon and make your own or you can buy a solar filter to fit your camera...

What I did was take an old filter ring and bought the material for about $9. and made my own

Then time lapse

GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA

CraigFair wrote:

How do I go about shooting a Solar Eclipse without buying a bunch of expensive gear?
Nikon D600 w/ Telephoto Lenses & a Meade 8" 2000mm Scope
Craig

Solar filter, and spring for a high quality one.
The sun through your 8" will do a LOT of damage.

With that set up and a filter you should be set.

We're planning on going to Oregon for the total solar eclipse of 2017.

GT

dlmorris Loc: Loma Linda, Ca

As others have said, a solar filter that fits on FRONT of the telescope or lens. You can buy them teddy made, or order a special type of aluminized Mylar and cut it and mount it to whatever you may have. Not very expensive...

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

GTinSoCal wrote:

Solar filter, and spring for a high quality one.
The sun through your 8" will do a LOT of damage.

With that set up and a filter you should be set.

We're planning on going to Oregon for the total solar eclipse of 2017.

GT

Thanks GT I know you won't let me get away with anything stupid. And thanks to everyone else's help.
I've told myself I wouldn't be crazy enough to look at the sun through any glass but I think I'll go ahead and spring for a good filter for the 8".
See that way I can get in trouble Day & Night for 'obsessing over that telescope'.
Craig
PS: If anyone shoots the sun please post and tell us how you did it???

twowindsbear

Use a dedicated solar telescope with an appropriate sensor.

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

twowindsbear wrote:

Use a dedicated solar telescope with an appropriate sensor.

AHH twowindsbear, that is the type of expense I' can't justify. Hopefully I can do a Filter(s) for my 1000mm or the Meade 8". Any ideas???
Thanks Craig

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

CraigFair wrote:

AHH twowindsbear, that is the type of expense I' can't justify. Hopefully I can do a Filter(s) for my 1000mm or the Meade 8". Any ideas???
Thanks Craig

AstroZap Baader Solar Telescope Filters, 8 Inch SCT???
I really do not want to burn my eyes or my sensor.
Craig

GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA

We're planning on going up to Oregon for the August 2017 eclipse.
I doubt I'll be around for the one after that :-)

Here's a link to NASA's eclipse info.

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html

Once you get your filter, you can practice with getting sunspots.

GT

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

GTinSoCal wrote:

We're planning on going up to Oregon for the August 2017 eclipse.
I doubt I'll be around for the one after that :-)

Here's a link to NASA's eclipse info.

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html

Once you get your filter, you can practice with getting sunspots.

GT

Thank you GT that is a great site.
Craig

Albuqshutterbug Loc: Albuquerque NM

CraigFair wrote:

Thanks GT I know you won't let me get away with anything stupid. And thanks to everyone else's help.
I've told myself I wouldn't be crazy enough to look at the sun through any glass but I think I'll go ahead and spring for a good filter for the 8".
See that way I can get in trouble Day & Night for 'obsessing over that telescope'.
Craig
PS: If anyone shoots the sun please post and tell us how you did it???

I have been making and using Baader solar film filters for all my lenses including the new 11"

http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?products/accessories/solar_acc/astrosolar

This site usually has decent deals on large sheets.

This was shot with this film. Granted its my 77mm Canon but I get just as nice of results with my 8". If the clouds ever let up I will try the 11" out and post some of those.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-234341-1.html

Yes a filter is a must when imaging the sun.
Be safe.

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

Albuqshutterbug wrote:

I have been making and using Baader solar film fil... (show quote)

Yes now I remember seeing that post, some great work in there. What I worry about making my own filters are wrinkles.
Do you use cardboard for frames?
Craig
PS: I just read the whole post and get the idea for making my own.

Albuqshutterbug Loc: Albuquerque NM

CraigFair wrote:

Yes now I remember seeing that post, some great work in there. What I worry about making my own filters are wrinkles.
Do you use cardboard for frames?
Craig

The key to this film is not to try and stretch it. The directions that come with it are very clear. I use foam bard as my mount and photo mat board to make my locking cover. I can post a pic of the finished pic if you would like.

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

Albuqshutterbug wrote:

The key to this film is not to try and stretch it. The directions that come with it are very clear. I use foam bard as my mount and photo mat board to make my locking cover. I can post a pic of the finished pic if you would like.

Yes please post the pics thank you.
Craig