EclipSmart Universal Solar Filter

Turn your telescope, spotting scope, or DSLR camera into a solar scope! The EclipSmart Universal Solar Filter is a must-have accessory perfect for viewing the Sun and eclipses like the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, Solar Safe, this filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard. The EclipSmart Universal Solar Filter has a solar filter aperture of 60mm and works with any optic or lens measuring 75 to 100 mm in diameter, including telescopes, spotting scopes, and DSLR camera lenses. The solar filter fits around your optical device with adjustable side panels that secure with a rubber band for a snug fit. We include (2) rubber bands, but we recommend that you change out the bands frequently.  To replace use #32 rubber bands. When it’s not in use, fold the filter flat and place it inside the reusable bag. If you plan to use this filter with your DSLR camera, we recommend adding a sunshade to the camera lens. This will expand the lens diameter and allow for a more secure attachment to the filter using the rubber bands. We also recommend using a tripod, monopod, or other stabilizing device with your camera setup. You can use your camera and filter intermittently over extended periods of up to several hours, but do not point your camera and filter directly at the Sun for more than three continuous minutes.  Never use this filter if your camera has an optical viewfinder. If you are uncertain about the type of viewfinder on your camera, do not use this filter. Always ensure that the filter is placed directly onto the camera lens during imaging, never between the viewfinder and your eye. If you would like to use tape to secure the filter to your optic, Celestron recommends low-tack painter's tape to prevent any potential damage to your optic. Compatible Telescope List PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope PowerSeeker 50AZ Telescope PowerSeeker 60AZ Telescope PowerSeeker 60EQ Telescope Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter Travel Scope 50AZ Telescope Travel Scope 60AZ Telescope National Park Foundation Travel Scope 60AZ Telescope Travel Scope 70AZ Telescope Popular Science by Celestron Travel Scope 70AZ Telescope Travel Scope 70AZ DX Telescope AstroMaster LT 60AZ Telescope AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope AstroMaster 70EQ Telescope StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope AstroMaster 80AZS Telescope AstroMaster 90EQ Telescope PowerSeeker 80AZS Telescope Popular Science by Celestron AstroMaster 80AZS Telescope with Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote Astro Fi 90mm Refractor Telescope AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope Compatible Spotting Scope List Ultima 18-55x65mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope Ultima 18-55x65mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Smartphone Adapter Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Smartphone Adapter Ultima 20-60x80mm Straight Zoom Spotting Scope Regal M2 20-60x80mm ED Angled Zoom Spotting Scope Regal M2 16-48x65mm ED Angled Zoom Spotting Scope Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope C70 Mini Mak Spotting Scope LandScout 12-36x60mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Table-top Tripod and Smartphone Adapter LandScout 12-36x60mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Table-top Tripod TrailSeeker 16-48x65mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope TrailSeeker 20-60x80mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope Solar Safe Technology EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), 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. Important safety note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, torn, punctured, or separated from the frame in any way. Upcoming Eclipses 2023 - On October 14, 2023, the famed “Ring of Fire” will encircle a darkened Moon during a spectacular annular eclipse.  This special type of partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely. The Sun's corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. Click here for more info. 2024 - On April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during an awe-inspiring Total Solar Eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the sun’s dazzling corona, observe the “diamond ring” effect, and see day turn to night. Click here for more info.