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A Must Have Solar Filter for Your AD12!

Bring the power of solar viewing to your Apertura 12” Dobsonian! Made in the USA, this AD12 Solar Filter comes furnished with high quality solar film for up close and personal views at 1520mm of focal length. Revel on the beauty of the solar surface, and be impressed by the clarity seen through your eyepiece!

With the sheer power of the Sun, safety needs to be of utmost importance during solar astronomy. This solar film works by only allowing a safe amount of light through while still presenting incredible detail on our nearest star. Furnished with textured ABS plastic, four PETG solar safety retainers, and robust elastic, this Apertura AD12 Solar Filter secures tightly to your Dobsonian. Important note: Always ensure proper installation before any observing session. Never look through the eyepiece without the solar filter correctly positioned. The high contrast view of this white light filter presents the sunspots and other solar activities in beautiful clarity. Make sure you’re set for the April 8th 2024 total solar eclipse with this Apertura AD12 Solar Filter!

Upgrade Your Apertura 12” Dobsonian Experience with the AD12 Solar Filter!

With equisite build quality and the opportunity to witness captivating solar activity yourself, this AD12 Solar Filter is an essential accessory for any astronomy enthusiast. Read more about this incredible solar filter below!

Get to Know Our Closest Star
Pairing this AD12 Solar Filter with your Apertura 12” Dobsonian unlocks the unseen activity on the solar surface. Approximately every 11 years, the Sun undergoes periods of high activity or low activity resulting in constantly changing sunspots. Because of this, solar observing is incredibly captivating! These sunspots can last for months, days, or even just a few hours. Make sure you don’t miss this activity by adding this AD12 Solar Filter to your astronomy toolkit!

Premier Craftsmanship Built for Your 12” Dobsonian
Designed specifically for the Apertura AD12 Dobsonian, this Solar Filter fits snuggly over the objective of your telescope. Furnished with four robust elastic straps, fasten these straps over the secondary support knobs and secure them in place with the orange PETG solar safety retainers. The inclusion of four anchoring points and this strong elastic holds the solar filter flush against the objective of your Dobsonian. As a result, stray light is prevented from entering your telescope for optimal viewing and maximum safety. The premium solar film utilized displays the Sun in white light for heightened contrast and clarity!