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- Instantly transform your normal Celestron 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes(6" SCT) into a yellow-light solar telescope (complete list of 6" SCT look in description section)
- ISO compliant solar safe film protects your eyes when viewing the sun, unlike some other filters on the market
- Solar film produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing
- Designed from the telescope’s lens cap for a snug fit, each filter includes two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for safely securing your solar filter in place
With two Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for added safety, you can be assured that the solar filter cannot be accidentally knocked off and will provide Solar Safe, ISO compliant viewing
List of 6" Compatible SCT Telescopes:
- SkyProdigy 6" Computerized Telescope
- Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope
- NexStar Evolution 6
Solar Safe Technology
EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology providing the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including both IR and UV light, and filters 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct solar observation and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services.
Solar Safe products conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and, AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.
Specifications
Filter clear aperture | 128.5 mm |
Filter diameter (external) | 184 mm |
Filter diameter (internal) | 174 mm |
Filter material | Celestron proprietary Mylar filter |
Filter thickness | 24.0 mm |
Nylon safety straps | Two 1” x 4” Velcro straps, Four 1” x 1” Velcro Tabs |
Telescope Compatibility | Celestron 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes |
Weight of filter | 74 grams / 2.6 ounces |