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Who said you have to be in the dark to do astronomy? Turning your telescope to the Sun is fun and educational. Watch the march of giant sunspots, the clouds of glowing vapor in the photosphere, and solar "granulation" detail. But be sure to protect your precious vision with a safe Thousand Oaks solar filter! Looking at the Sun without one, even for an instant, can permanently damage your eyes.
Thousand Oaks Optical's high quality black polymer from Thousand Oaks Optics provide the highest safety features, along with crisp and beautiful eye pleasing orange solar images. Unlike metallized Mylar, the black polymer gives a sharp, comfortable orange image instead of unnatural pale blue. The protective filtering properties of the black polymer are throughout the substrate so there is no concern about safety. It is great for making inexpensive and safe filters for binoculars, cameras, and custom solar viewers.
Low cost for safely looking at the Sun
These black polymer telescope filters deliver superb views of the Sun, without risk to your eyes. The Thousand Oaks black polymer solar filters also provide better contrast, a more natural yellow-orange color instead of blue. They're ideal for photographing the Sun too!
Thousand Oaks Optical's high quality black polymer from Thousand Oaks Optics provide the highest safety features, along with crisp and beautiful eye pleasing orange solar images. Unlike metallized Mylar, the black polymer gives a sharp, comfortable orange image instead of unnatural pale blue. The protective filtering properties of the black polymer are throughout the substrate so there is no concern about safety. It is great for making inexpensive and safe filters for binoculars, cameras, and custom solar viewers.
CAUTION: Never look at the Sun, even for an instant, without a protective solar filter. Doing so can permanently damage your eyes.
Pinholes and Minor Scratches
Pinholes and minor surface scratches are common in solar filters, however, Thousand Oaks Optical's multi-coating technique keeps them to a minimum. A "bright" pinhole may cause "ghosting" due to scattered light. If this is seen during observation, the pinhole(s) should be blocked out. Blocking out any pinholes should be done on inside coated surface. Hold filter 1-2 feet in front of a standard 60-100 watt "soft white" light bulb. Blocking can be done with a fine point felt marker, small drop of paint, typing correction fluid etc. The touch up procedure will not degrade the optical performance. It is not necessary to touch up any small pinholes that do not cause image problems. There is no danger if some small non light scattering pinholes or minor scratches are present. All filters are tested for safety before shipment.
Glass 2+: High quality hand selected glass with metallic coating on inside surface facing optics.
SolarLite Film: Metallic coating outside surface & absorptive material within substrate.
Silver-Black Polymer Film: Metallic coating outside surface absorptive material within substrate.
All filters block 99.999% of the energy from entering the instrument. For visual and photographic use.
Pinholes and minor surface scratches are common in glass solar filters; however, our multi-coating technique keeps them to a minimum. A “bright” pinhole in the coating may cause “ghosting” due to scattered light. If this is seen during observation, the pinhole(s) should be blocked out. Block out any pinholes on inside surface facing telescope. Hold the filter 1-2 feet in front of a 50-100 soft white light bulb. Blocking can be done using a fine point felt marker. There is no danger if a few pinholes or minor scratches are present. The touch-up(s) will not lessen the optical performance. Small pinholes need not be blocked if not causing an image problem.
If your filter is too loose, it can be custom fitted using the extra felt included. If the paper backing is difficult to remove, dampen with water or alcohol using a wet sponge or fine spray mist. Peal backing off slowly. Let dry if necessary before installing on inside of cell. Extra felt can be added over any existing felt. Test fit before removing the backing and permanently installing the felt. We cannot exchange for another size if the felt is installed.
Glass: Loose dust can be blown off with up to 15 PSI. Clean with Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and a soft tissue. Do not use a cloth. It’s best to mist the filter with a spray versus soaking the tissue. Use a 3 inch or larger circular wad of tissue and lightly rub across surface using long strokes. Lightly wipe dry with a fresh dry tissue.
SolarLite & Silver-Black Polymer Film: Same as glass, however, polymer is more susceptible to small surface scratches, so extra care should be taken. Surface scratches will not compromise the safety.
Please observe the following safety precautions with EVERY solar observation
CAUTION: Never look at the Sun, either directly or through a telescope, without a professionally made protective solar filter installed that completely covers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage could result.