I have a Coronado SolarMax 40 mm filter that came to be stacked on my PST, which works fine there. I was wondering if I can use this on another scope, say a department store 60 or 80 mm APO with the appropriate thread adapter. Or do I need additional filtration such as a blocking filter.
Not willing to go blind trying to find out myself.
How to use SolarMax filter
How to use SolarMax filter
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Re: How to use SolarMax filter
Hi Willie
next to the solarmax up front you need a blocking filter at the end of the scope
next to the solarmax up front you need a blocking filter at the end of the scope
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Re: How to use SolarMax filter
Like walter says you will also need a blocking filter to use the etalon on another scope...
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As stated.....
A BF5 as a minimum, a BF10 preferred.
A BF5 as a minimum, a BF10 preferred.
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Re: How to use SolarMax filter
Hi Willie
I have a spare BF 5 for little money if you are interested. Just drop an email if you would like to have more information
I have a spare BF 5 for little money if you are interested. Just drop an email if you would like to have more information
Only stardust in the wind, some fine and some less fine scopes, filters and adapters as well. Switzerland 47 N, 9 E, in the heart of EUROPE
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