tbird Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I bought some Baader Solar film from DN18 last night at the North Lincs Astro Club meet so as soon as I got home from work tonight, I set about making a solar filter for the Skymax 150. The A4 sheet was just wide enough for a 6" apperture. So I had my first go at solar observation tonight between the clouds. The sun's disk just fiited in the field of veiw of the 2" 28mm EP that came with the scope. Amazing detail on the group of sunspots that were most prominent. Really pleased with the filter film, thanks Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Souns good Paul. Looks like you are getting ready for the transit in June. I know the film shows the disc in white light but could you see any other detail other than the Sunspots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Yes, I'm preparing for the Venus transit. The sunspots themselves had a lot of detail with the dark umbra and the penumbra. Bright spots were visible and there was a hint of the granular texture of the surface. The image was really crisp. Just holding the filter to my eyes showed the larger sunspots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Sounds amazing. I purchased some baader film myself and am just waiting for delivery. I have always wanted to observe the Sun but have just never got around to doing it. If what you have seen is anything to go by then i should be in for a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here's a couple of pictures I took through the eyepiece, the second had some cloud passing over the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 They look great, nice detail in the Sunspots. Were these taken with a webcam or normal camera or phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I used the Mrs's cheap compact camera held to the eyepiece. The view at the eyepiece was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still a good result though and a great example of what can be acheived with the solar film. I would immagine that you would get pretty good resolution with the Mak if you are using a full apperture mask too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Nice photos there, might have to get myself some film now and join the "sun" club - Edited May 9, 2012 by Daz type-r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Still a good result though and a great example of what can be acheived with the solar film. I would immagine that you would get pretty good resolution with the Mak if you are using a full apperture mask too. The A4 sheet is just wide enough to make a full aperture filter for the 6" Mak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 How did you go about making the mask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Basically followed this plan http://www.baader-planetarium.com/sofifolie/bauanleitung_e.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Interesting, thanks very much - I do like a bit of DIY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Basically followed this plan http://www.baader-pl...anleitung_e.htm From what i have read the instructions for making the filter and the mask to hold it are supplied with the solar film? Is that correct Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 There are written instructions included, the links shows it in pictures. Basically you sandwich the film between two cardboard rings which is attached to a tube made to fit snuggly on the OTA, simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DN18 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Excellent images Paul Got another 20 sheets due in tomorrow. They,re selling pretty quick More and more people are now enjoying daytime astronomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks like its going to be sunny tomorrow evening, looking forward to having another go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Excellent images Paul Got another 20 sheets due in tomorrow. They,re selling pretty quick More and more people are now enjoying daytime astronomy Thats because the weather is sooo rubbish lately. Once I have my dew requirements sorted think I will have some off you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If anyone has any spare from their project I need enough for me to make a filter for my 50mm finder scope? Will contribute a few quid obviously, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Was my first time observing the Sun today too. Got my Baader film delivered this morning. When i finished work i set about making the filter. It ain`t the prettiest thing i have seen but it works a treat. The detail visible in the big Sunspot group almost in the middle of the disc of the Sun was astounding. Unfortunately there was a lot of cloud so just getting a few peeks buring breaks in the cloud. Just waiting for a better day to do some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Glad you enjoyed your first look at the sun as I did. My filter isn't very pretty either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Glad you're both set up for the transit next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Me too Ron. I recall seeing your pics when you first got your solar film, very nice. Just Dave to go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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