This filter happened to be on back order for a number of months, but it was worth the wait. The filter has a sturdy metal cell with 3 thumbscrews to securely fasten it to the telescope tube. I have not used it as yet, but I have used Baader solar filters in the past and have been very pleased with their performance.

Haven't used the heating function yet but it did keep the optics dew/frost free the night I used it. <br

Thank you HightpointScientific for recommending this mount for my dove tail on the Celestron 9.25 <br

Tough material and so convenient. Makes the tripod easy to carry and stays dry.

I wasn't sure if this was actually going to be strong enough to hold my Meade 10" SCT but it works great, feels very secure.

Wonderful for looking at stars, but best for looking at the moon. Things a bit further off are harder to see, but overall a GREAT beginners telescope.