WANTED: Baader solar filter film

[kibatme]

I've got a Meade ETX-125, and, 11x80 and 10x50 binoculars all needing solar filters for the upcoming eclipse. Anyone have a supply of Baader film you're willing to sell for this project? And, if not, any recommendations for bulk suppliers of the material?

[Sureshks]

Hi Mike,

For all Baader products, go straight to Alpine Astro, their distributor in the US.

For most products, MAS members get an 8% discount and free shipping. I don't remember the minimum purchase that qualifies to get the discount, but remind Bob Luffel over at Alpine, and he'll let you know the details on that.

Best,

Suresh

[BradNasset]

Thousand Oaks Optical has 8x8 sheet of solar film for about $20. Orange. Works great for me. I clamp it in an embroidery hoop and tape it to whatever. Unless, of course, you are looking for a nice one that fits. I use this for camera lenses.