White Light Solar Filters (2+)
White Light Solar Filters (2+)
White Light Solar Filters (2+)

Thousand Oaks

White Light Solar Filters (2+)

Regular price
$ 119.00
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$ 119.00
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Refer to Chart Below For Sizing

and Order By Part # on Right Side of Chart

Description

Type 2+

Made with high quality hand select glass coated with our exclusive Solar II Plus. The most durable glass filter on the market. Guaranteed fifteen years.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

WHAT SIZE DO I ORDER?

The application guide below lists sizes by clear aperture (filter size) and outer cell wall inside diameter (I.D.) The I.D. of the cell slips over and around the O.D. of the telescope tube or lens holder. Please note that the brands and sizes listed are only a guide. Telescope manufacturers sometimes make changes so we strongly recommend the outside diameter of the tube be measured to be sure the correct part number is chosen. Choose the closest outer cell I.D. size larger than the outside diameter measurement of your instrument. For binoculars please remember to order 2 filters as we do not carry them in sets. Example: part # 4250 (4 1/4") would fit O.D. measurements from 4" to 4 3/16". Do not choose a size the same as your O.D. since it will be too tight and not allow room for a felt lining. Ample felt is included for custom fitting.


ARE THE FILTERS COMPLETELY SAFE?

SolarLite, Glass 2+ & Black Polymer filters are completely safe for unlimited visual use. If handled with care all will last a minimum of 20 years to life.


DO THE ALUMINUM CELLS COME WITH THUMB SCREWS?

Thumb screws may seem like a good idea, however, our extensive testing found that in most cases it's actually less secure than a felt lining which covers a lot more surface area for a secure friction fit. If the tolerance is within a few thousands of an inch such as with eyepiece holders, it would be fine, but this is rarely the case. Thumb screws can also dent and scratch the tube and put strain on the filter glass. Thumb screws are simply a "one size fits many" manufacturing shortcut and provide a false security.
CAN THE TELESCOPE OPTICS GET HOT OR DAMAGED? No, all the heat and intense light is blocked before it can enter the telescope. Your telescope may get warm from sunlight shining on it, not from the small amount of visible light transmitted through the filter.


WHAT DETAIL IS VISIBLE?

Sunspots and surface granulation are the two main features. The only detail that cannot be seen with a standard filter (commonly called white light filter) are prominence and flares which require our highly specialized H-Alpha filter system.

 

Specifications

FULL APERTURE (GLASS 2+) SIZING CHART

CLEAR APERTURE
OUTER CELL I.D.
Your Type of Device
PRICE US$
PART #
40mm\1.50" 50mm\2.00" Cameras, Finders
69.00
2000
45mm\1.75" 60mm\2.32" Cameras, Finders
69.00
2325
50mm\2.00" 70mm\2.75" Cameras, Finders, Small Refractors
69.00
2750
60mm\2.37" 76mm\3.00" Meade 60 (older models)
69.00
3000
60mm\2.37" 82mm\3.25 C-60 , Meade DS-60 EC, Orion 70, Tak. FS-60
69.00
3250
80mm\3.15" 90mm\3.50" TV Ranger, Williams Optics ZS66
69.00
3500
80mm\3.15" 95mm\3.75" C-80 EQ, C-60 AZ/EQ, ETX 60/70, TV-76, Pronto
69.00
3750
80mm\3.15" 101mm\4.00" C-80, Meade DS-70, Orion 80, Vixen 80
69.00
4000
90mm\3.50" 108mm\4.25" C-90, ETX 90, Questar 3.5, Wm. Optics ZS80II ED, Orion Obs. 70 & Astroview 90, Exployer 90
79.00
4250
101mm\4.00" 114mm\4.50" DS-90, TV-85, Tak FS-78, SKY 90, Vixen 4, GP-102, Orion Sht. Tube 90, Transporter 70
79.00
4500
101mm\4.00" 120mm\4.75" Orion ED 80/100, StarMax , Apex 102, AstroView 100, SkyView Pro 100
79.00
4750
101mm\4.00" 127mm\5.00" C-76, C-4, C-102HD, 2045, ETX 105, TV-101-102, Meade DSX 102
79.00
5000
101mm\4.00" 133mm\5.25" C-102 HD (older), Apogee
79.00
5250
127mm\5.00" 146mm\5.75" C-102, M- 4500, DS-127, M-4 APO, Sky Max 127, Tak FS-102, Tak-106 N, Tak FSQ-106, Vixen 102, Wm. Optics ZS110 APO
99.00
5750
127mm\5.00" 152mm\6.00" C-4.5, C-114, C-5, Meade ETX 125, Nexstar 5
99.00
6000
127mm\5.00" 158mm\6.25" AR-5, TV-127 NP, Vixen 114
99.00
6250
127mm\5.00" 165mm\6.50" Meade 127 NT, Orion 130 EDFS, AP-125
99.00
6500
152mm\6.00" 181mm\7.12" C-150 CR , C-150 HD, M-5 APO, Orion Sky Watcher 6", Tak. FS-128, Intes MK 67
109.00
7125

152mm\6.00"

190mm\7.50" C-6, M- LXD-55 6" S/NEWT, Vixen 150, AP-155
109.00
7500
152mm\6.00" 203mm\8.00" Meade Starfinder, Orion DSE, Intes MK 603
109.00
8000
177mm\7.00" 212mm\8.37" Meade LXD-55 AR-6, M-6 APO, Questar 7
119.00
8375
152mm\6.00" 222mm\8.75" Starhopper 6
129.00
8750
203mm\8.00" 236mm\9.312" Celestron & Meade 8 S/C
129.00
9187
203mm\8.00" 241mm\9.50" C-8 Newt, Orion Sky Watcher 129.00 9500
203mm\8.00" 247mm\9.75" Meade Starfinder 8, Orion 8 DSE 129.00 9750
203mm\9.00" 273mm\10.75" Celestron 9 1/4"  139.00 10750
254mm\10.00" 292mm\11.50" Celestron 10" Newt., Orion Skywatcher 10" 149.00 11500
279mm\11.00" 317mm\12.50" Celestron 11 159.00 12500

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