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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2014 21:09:04 GMT
Hello All,
I have finally got round to using up a sheet of Baader Solar film I bought ages ago! I have made up two dodgy Blue Peter style filters, 1 for the C11 and the other for the Equinox ED80. I tried to have a go with them today but ran into all sorts of issues including lots of clouds! Anyway just before the sun went down I managed to get a quick look with the Equinox and the CR6. I did not have any joy with the C11 and Mallincam so hope to have another go soon.
The filters are not state of the art by any means but I want to see if solar is for me before either making or buying something decent.
Note the upside-down aeroplane in one of the shots!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2014 21:41:46 GMT
Nice DIY, I have never really had an interest in solar, but do enjoy watching others broadcast it. I need to get a white light filter for the next solar eclipse, but I have 3 more years.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 7:14:18 GMT
Nice job Karl. Those filters are as state of the art as any home made ones I've seen. They look very similat to mine, so don't knock em. I would suggest you regress to using them for a bit of visual first before trying the cams. Get used to what you are seeing and what detail the scope is able to resolve, then you will know what to expect with the cams.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 9:16:50 GMT
Nice job Karl. Those filters are as state of the art as any home made ones I've seen. They look very similat to mine, so don't knock em. I would suggest you regress to using them for a bit of visual first before trying the cams. Get used to what you are seeing and what detail the scope is able to resolve, then you will know what to expect with the cams. Thanks Allan, you're too kind I will try some visual but wanted to test them out on the cameras first in case I'd done something wrong. Better to burn the cameras than my poor old eyeballs!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 9:27:25 GMT
Nice DIY, I have never really had an interest in solar, but do enjoy watching others broadcast it. I need to get a white light filter for the next solar eclipse, but I have 3 more years. Thanks Lee, these were just a quick but safe fix to try out solar. This is the first time I have ever tried it but it was fun and adds a new dimension to the hobby. This will fill the void where it is clear during the day but cloudy at night
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 11:25:00 GMT
If I were you,(which i'm not of course) I would be puting a slight reducer on the ED80 for a full disc, and have fun with the C11. You should get some great views with the big scope when you work out how to get the best from it. White light doesn't hold my attention for very long unless I can get right in close, then it brilliant.
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Post by Dragon Man on Mar 25, 2014 12:33:15 GMT
. . . White light doesn't hold my attention for very long unless I can get right in close, then it brilliant. I totally agree. I have an expensive J.M.B Identi-view White Glass Solar Filter and it rarely gets used. I put it on, look at the sunspots for a few minutes, then pack it away again for another 12 months. But whenever I get to look through someone's Solar scope that shows Prominences I can't get my eye away from it
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