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Solar filter question

Started by imgary, 07/20/2005 09:19PM
Posted 07/20/2005 09:19PM Opening Post
I have a concern ! I was told by someone that The Baader solar filter is not safe, can someone tell me what the problem is ? Here is the exact words written in an email to me.

"In the last 3 years, we have sold about 10,000 square feet and never had a complaint that it is to dark. I believe you, I just have no explanation.

About resolution, the Baader has higher resolution, but it is not safe. Sorry it isn't but no one wants to talk about it."

In his reply to my question about the other solar film being to dark with little or no resolution he wrote that reply. So, no one wants to talk about it ! What is he saying here ? Is there a problem with this Baader solar film ? The stuff I purchased renders the sun as a yellow sphere, very dark and hard to see anything even with full aperture and low magnifications "28X". At higher mags 75X or more the image is so dim I can't even find it with this yellow stuff. Yet he says 10000 square feet with no complaints !! I find this hard to believe....
Posted 07/20/2005 11:06PM #1
I,ve not heard anything except from the folks that think all solar filters are dangerous regardless of everything. I've used a variety of filters and the Baader is the best in my opinion, so unless your acquaintance speaks up .....


Robert

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