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Perhaps Redbelly 98 has a good point. It may be better to purchase one than build. I'm am/was an engineer so I have this propensity to 'assemble things', and just assume everyone else does the same. Which is a bad assumption on my part.
Although, Baader does enclose directions on how to make a solar filter with their material.
I have used both the Baader 'milar' type filter and glass. I (and this is only a personal preference) preferred the 'cheaper' plastic filter.
I found the glass scratched easily and did not give the same 'white light ' clarity.
Of course you still have to be careful with the Baader film and not stretch or puncture it.
Again I concur with Redbelly98. If you purchase a solar filter be careful with it.
Don't take any chances with your vision.
Barbecuing ones retina is definitely not cool.
However, in fact I had my 10" scope out today with the solar filter on. I bought a new Canon camera yesterday and was trying it out. No sunspots though.
In Barlow lens I have three, a 2X, 3X and 5X. Out of those I use the 2X most frequent when I use a Barlow. I suppose actually the 5X is then next in line. I like to use it at times with the 32mm PLöSSL eyepiece.
Although, I don't think I would recommend a 5X for people just getting into astronomy.
Could not have said it better myself. :-)
Although, Baader does enclose directions on how to make a solar filter with their material.
I have used both the Baader 'milar' type filter and glass. I (and this is only a personal preference) preferred the 'cheaper' plastic filter.
I found the glass scratched easily and did not give the same 'white light ' clarity.
Of course you still have to be careful with the Baader film and not stretch or puncture it.
Again I concur with Redbelly98. If you purchase a solar filter be careful with it.
Don't take any chances with your vision.
Barbecuing ones retina is definitely not cool.
However, in fact I had my 10" scope out today with the solar filter on. I bought a new Canon camera yesterday and was trying it out. No sunspots though.
In Barlow lens I have three, a 2X, 3X and 5X. Out of those I use the 2X most frequent when I use a Barlow. I suppose actually the 5X is then next in line. I like to use it at times with the 32mm PLöSSL eyepiece.
Although, I don't think I would recommend a 5X for people just getting into astronomy.
Could not have said it better myself. :-)