Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filters for 5"/6"/8" SCT and 8" EdgeHD (94253/94243/94244)
Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filters for 5"/6"/8" SCT and 8" EdgeHD (94253/94243/94244)
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Product Description
Enhance your viewing experience with Celestron's EclipSmart Solar Filter for Celestron 5"/6"/8” telescopes. 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.
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.
Compatible SCTs
List of 5" SCT:
- NexStar 5SE
- Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer 5”
- C5 Spotting Scope
- StarSense Explorer 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain – International Exclusive
- Astro Fi 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain – International Exclusive
*The Solar filter will not work with C5s manufactured before 2007.
List of 6" SCT:
- C6 Optical Tube
- NexStar 6SE
- NexStar Evolution 6
- Advanced VX 6"
- StarSense Explorer 6” Schmidt Cassegrain – International Exclusive
- SkyProdigy 6"
- Astro Fi 6” Schmidt Cassegrain - International Exclusive
List of 8" SCT:
- Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD Telescope
- CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope
- CPC Deluxe 800 HD Computerized Telescope
- NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
- NexStar Evolution 8
- Nexstar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense
- CGEM - 800 Computerized Telescope
- CGEM 800 HD Computerized Telescope
- CGEM II 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
- CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Telescopes
- CGX Equatorial 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
- CGX Equatorial 800 HD Telescopes
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
| Model (Size) | 5" (94253) | 6" (94243) | 8" (94244) |
| Filter clear aperture: | 120mm (4.72") | 128.5mm (5.06") | 176mm (6.93") |
| Filter diameter (external): | 145mm (5.71") | 184mm (7.24") | 235mm (9.25") |
| Filter diameter (internal): | N/A | 174mm (6.85) | 225mm (9.25") |
| Filter material: | Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics | ||
| Filter thickness: | 24mm (0.94") | 24mm (0.94") | 32mm (1.26") |
| Nylon safety straps: | Two 1" x 4" Velcro straps Four 1" x 1" Velcro Tabs |
Two 1" x 4" Velcro straps Four 1" x 1" Velcro Tabs |
Two 1" x 4" Velcro straps Four 1" x 1" Velcro Tabs |
| Telescope Compatibility: | Celestron 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes | Celestron 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes | Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD Telescopes |
| Weight: | 7.93 oz (225 g) | 2.6 oz (74 g) | 4.2 oz (121 g) |
Solar Warning
Only observe the Sun with ISO-certified eye protection, such as the filter found in this EclipSmart product. Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or a non-filtered optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never tamper with or remove the permanently placed glass filters in this optic. Doing so is dangerous and will void your warranty.
Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with its correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
Never remove your eye protection when looking directly at the Sun during partial phases of a solar eclipse.
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