Solar Filter for ETX 90????

Started by boatman1, 01/29/2007 09:31PM

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Posted 01/29/2007 09:31PM Opening Post

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I want to buy a solar filter for my ETX 90. What size do I need in inches??? I have seen some 4" filters.....would this work OK?
Joe Lalumia
Rockwall, Texas

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Posted 01/30/2007 12:28AM #1

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Joe, you can make your own filter with Baader solar film, but many companies make filters with Baader film. I purchased one made by Kendrick from High Point Scientific. They make one for the ETX90:
http://highpointscientific.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=707

David E

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