{"product_id":"celestron-eclipsmart-6-inch-sct-solar-filter","title":"Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-aperture white-light solar filter made specifically for compatible Celestron 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. The scratch-resistant polymer filter meets ISO 12312-2:2015(E) and produces an orange image of the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94243_EclipSmart_Solar_Filter_Schmit-Cassegrain_6_01.jpg?v=1673894450\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT complete product view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Celestron 6-Inch SCTs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 174mm internal diameter fits the front cell of the compatible Celestron models listed below. Do not assume fit from aperture alone: measure the actual telescope and confirm the retaining straps can be secured before pointing towards the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94243_EclipSmart_6SC_Filter_2.jpg?v=1673894450\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT designed for celestron 6-inch scts detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite-Light Solar Observation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter is intended for viewing the solar photosphere, including the solar disc, larger sunspots and eclipse progress. It does not provide hydrogen-alpha chromosphere or prominence views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94243_EclipSmart_6SC_Filter_3.jpg?v=1673894450\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT white-light solar observation detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSecure Full-Aperture Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 1 × 4-inch hook-and-loop straps and four 1 × 1-inch tabs help secure the filter to the telescope. Fit and test the filter indoors before use, cover or remove all finder devices, and ensure it cannot be accidentally knocked or blown off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94243_EclipSmart_6SC_Filter_4.jpg?v=1673894450\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT secure full-aperture fit detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eISO-Compliant Filter Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Paper Optics polymer filter material is stated by Celestron to meet ISO 12312-2:2015(E). Safe use depends on the complete assembly remaining intact, undamaged and correctly secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94243_EclipSmart_6SC_Filter_5.jpg?v=1673894450\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT iso-compliant filter material detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInspect Before Every Session\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use the filter if the film or housing is scratched, torn, punctured, separated or otherwise damaged. Discard a damaged filter; do not attempt a temporary repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94243_EclipSmart_6SC_Filter_6.jpg?v=1673894450\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 6-Inch SCT inspect before every session detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConfirmed Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron states compatibility with the following models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eC6 optical tube assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNexStar 6SE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNexStar Evolution 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced VX 6-inch SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternational StarSense Explorer 6-inch SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSkyProdigy 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternational Astro Fi 6-inch SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model names and nominal aperture alone are not sufficient for solar safety. Confirm the front-cell dimensions, undamaged filter condition and secure fit before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEclipSmart full-aperture solar filter for compatible Celestron 6-inch SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo 1 × 4-inch hook-and-loop retaining straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour 1 × 1-inch adhesive retaining tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive-language instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the items listed above are stated as included. A smartphone is not included with app-guided telescopes. Optional adapters, tripods, eyepieces and other accessories are sold separately unless explicitly listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eFilter type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull-aperture white-light solar filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelected Celestron 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eSolar-filter standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISO 12312-2:2015(E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eFilter material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScratch-resistant polymer by American Paper Optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eSolar image colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eClear aperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128.5mm (5.06 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eExternal diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e184mm (7.24 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eInternal diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e174mm (6.85 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eOverall thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24mm (0.94 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eRetaining system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTwo 1 × 4-inch straps and four 1 × 1-inch tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e74g (2.61oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Solar Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff4e5;border-left:4px solid #f28c00;padding:16px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever point a telescope towards the Sun until this filter has been inspected, fitted over the full front aperture and secured so it cannot be removed accidentally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eInspect the filter in good light before every use. Do not use it if the film, housing or retaining system is scratched, punctured, torn, loose, separated or otherwise damaged. Cover or remove every finder device. Never use an eyepiece solar filter and never project an image of the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eSupervise children continuously and never leave a solar telescope unattended. Discard a damaged filter; do not attempt a temporary repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial documents are supplied in \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish, French, German, Italian and Spanish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/94243_%2094244_94253_EclipSmart_Filter_Manual_5Lang_8-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;margin:6px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eView \/ Download EclipSmart Filter Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55643747025272,"sku":"94243-CGL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/01-official-celestron_f9a2ef06-6eb7-44d2-9b23-c9e2e915504c.jpg?v=1787998984","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/celestron-eclipsmart-6-inch-sct-solar-filter","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}