Solar filters
Feb 6, 2024 11:31:33 #
Feb 6, 2024 12:41:07 #
Solar Photography Filters
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/solar-photography-filters/ci/34576
solar eclipse glasses
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/solar-eclipse-glasses-accessories/ci/32948
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/solar-photography-filters/ci/34576
solar eclipse glasses
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/solar-eclipse-glasses-accessories/ci/32948
Feb 6, 2024 17:00:27 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Toby wrote:
What are some recommendations on where to purchase solar filters and glasses?
Thousand Oaks Optical is another good site.
https://thousandoaksoptical.com/
Feb 6, 2024 17:57:27 #
Feb 6, 2024 19:28:03 #
Feb 6, 2024 21:56:09 #
Toby wrote:
What are some recommendations on where to purchase solar filters and glasses?
What size you need? I've got a 72mm 18 stop Firecrest I don't need.
Feb 7, 2024 09:00:37 #
Be careful with glasses from Amazon. In 2017, there were many knock- off glasses for sale the didn't meet the requirements for safety
Your eyes aren't worth trying to be cheap. Buy from a reputable source.
Your eyes aren't worth trying to be cheap. Buy from a reputable source.
Feb 7, 2024 10:50:50 #
Thanks to everyone for your help. Hope I get some good pics. I live in the track of the shadow.
Feb 7, 2024 11:08:42 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Christm wrote:
Make your own filter and you can get the glasses on Amazon
Watch amazon glasses. All solar glasses have have safety stanard and some cheap China ones were recalled last eclipse
Feb 7, 2024 14:12:09 #
Toby wrote:
What are some recommendations on where to purchase solar filters and glasses?
I've had the best success with Baader Solar film for lens/telescope filters and glasses.
bwa
Feb 7, 2024 15:59:37 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Toby wrote:
What are some recommendations on where to purchase solar filters and glasses?
One other source is welder's glass. One can get photographic frames with lens thread adapter inserts for mounting the squares of glass (welder's glass of 17, 18, or 19 should be enough). In my opinion, the best way for one's lens and body is a proper filter so the filter is optically flat. But the welder's glass is safe for optical viewing of the sun. It will cut off all UV rays from your eyes. But be aware that not all lens filters are designed and made to cut out UV rays. Unless they specifically quote the proper specification stating so, they may not block UV rays. Viewing the sun with a lens filter, that is not designed to cut off UV rays, can and probably will lead to eye damage or blindness.
Feb 7, 2024 16:55:44 #
Toby wrote:
What are some recommendations on where to purchase solar filters and glasses?
Lunt eclipse glasses are good. They are certified.
Lunt also makes excellent solar telescopes.
Glasses can be purchased on Amazon.
Feb 7, 2024 20:44:41 #
Basil_O wrote:
Be careful with glasses from Amazon. In 2017, there were many knock- off glasses for sale the didn't meet the requirements for safety
Your eyes aren't worth trying to be cheap. Buy from a reputable source.
Your eyes aren't worth trying to be cheap. Buy from a reputable source.
With the Amazon website you just have to read that you are purchasing from Amazon, not through Amazon. It's not hard to tell the difference.
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Feb 8, 2024 23:26:39 #
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