I put my binocular filters together yesterday (sunday, 6-11) with the Baader film I picked up from Dave. It is indeed a nice white image and the sunspots were crisp. I have a Thousand Oaks glass filter for my telescope; the big difference is the color; the Baader is nicer. Thanks Chuck for all the advice, especially taping on the filters. I'm going to do that to everything I have this evening. Looks like the weather will be just right. Looking forward to Binopalooza.... Joe Borgione -------------------
The best view of the sun in white light will be provided by a Baader Mylar filter. Any other brand of Mylar or metal-on-glass filter is second-best. Only Baader will show the sun as white, and preserve low-contrast details. Any other filter will tint the image blue, yellow, orange, or green.
And all filters must be used ahead of any optical system used; eyes, telescope, or binocular.
It is also a good idea to tape-on solar filters, even those that are a snug fit. I have seen idiot bystanders attempt to remove a filter while someone else was looking through the telescope...disaster in the making. Please take all precautions if showing the sun to the general public, and don't leave your equipment unmanned for even a few seconds.
Chuck
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