Celestron EclipSMART Solar Filter for Select Celestron 6" SCT Telescopes # 94243

Our #: OFIL-CE-94243
Mfg #: 94243
Our Price: $56.95
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Quick Overview

  • Instantly transform your normal Celestron 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope into a white-light solar telescope.
  • ISO Certified - proprietary Solar Safe material allows you to safely view the Sun at any time.
  • Designed from the telescope's lens cap for a snug, safe fit via two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads. Safety cap protects outer surface of filter when not in use.

Product Details

Important Note: Please read the description below carefully BEFORE ordering to make sure that this item is compatible with your telescope. For safety reasons, we cannot accept returns on this item once the product box has been opened.

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.

List of compatible telescopes:

  • SkyProdigy 6" Computerized Telescope
  • Advanced VX 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
  • NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope
  • NexStar Evolution 6

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 intense visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct solar observation and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services.

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:

  • Telescope Compatibility: Celestron 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes listed above
  • Filter cell diameter (external): 184 mm
  • Filter cell diameter (internal): 174 mm
  • Filter thickness: 24.0 mm
  • Filter clear aperture: 128.5 mm
  • Weight of filter: 2.6 ounce
  • Filter material: Celestron proprietary Mylar filter
  • Nylon Safety Straps: Two 1" x 4" Velcro straps, Four 1" x 1" Velcro Tabs

Product carries full 2 year Celestron factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

Other Information

  • Country of Manufacture: China