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[Margaret Smith]

Does any one know how to find slip-on find a solar filter for my Canon 12x36IS binoculars? I picture a cardboard frame of about 5 14” x 2 3/4” or 13.3 mm x 6.5 mm with the mylar all across. Thanks!

-- Margaret

[Diana Beatty]

Maybe something like this?  https://www.highpointscientific.com/celestron-eclipsmart-universal-solar-filter?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=CEL-44428&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20547745884&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw48-vBhBbEiwAzqrZVBBKdnO6SH2Fgzt1YISMjRzb7on1KsbElD-Z0rEymFFZZyfAvMJvBBoCXp4QAvD_BwE

On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:09 PM Margaret Smith <margareta...@gmail.com> wrote:

Does any one know how to find slip-on find a solar filter for my Canon 12x36IS binoculars? I picture a cardboard frame of about 5 14” x 2 3/4” or 13.3 mm x 6.5 mm with the mylar all across. Thanks!

-- Margaret

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[Meredith Denton-Hedrick]

On Mar 15, 2024, at 5:09 PM, Margaret Smith <margareta...@gmail.com> wrote:

Does any one know how to find slip-on find a solar filter for my Canon 12x36IS binoculars? I picture a cardboard frame of about 5 14” x 2 3/4” or 13.3 mm x 6.5 mm with the mylar all across. Thanks!

Mile High Astronomy sells solar filters that fit over each lens of your binoculars.  I bought these for the 2017 eclipse and will use them again for the eclipse next month: https://milehighastro.com/collections/solar-accessories/products/solar-filter-black-polymer?variant=44192509821187.

Be sure you order the correct diameter for your binoculars.  They have both text and a video explaining how to measure properly.

You can order the same or similar solar filters from Amazon, but I prefer to support the local guys!

Meredith Denton-Hedrick

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[Margaret Smith]

Thanks, Diana. I’ve got 2 of these on order for cameras, but my binoculars don’t have long tubes to put these on.-- Margaret

[Kevin Schutz]

Hi Margaret, You might look for solar films instead of pre-made filters.  I did this for the 2017 eclipse when I couldn't find an appropriately sized filter and ended up crafting my own filter cover.  I'm not sure what brand I used at the time, but these can be found at photo stores such as B&H Photo.  

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348133-REG/alpine_astronomical_asolv_e_astrosolar_safety_film_5_0.html

Kevin

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[Margaret Smith]

Thanks, Kevin — I’m currently still considering this option. I cringe at my construction skills, though.-- Margaret

[Sara Hendrickson]

Try Orion Telescopes - We have their filters for our binoculars and our birding scope and they work well. Conversely, a solar telescope is a wonderful thing!

https://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=solar+filter

Sara

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~Sara

[Margaret Smith]

Thanks, Sara— Will do!-- Margaret