{"product_id":"celestron-eclipsmart-8-inch-sct-edgehd-solar-filter","title":"Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT and EdgeHD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT and EdgeHD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-aperture white-light solar filter for compatible Celestron 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes. Its scratch-resistant polymer filter meets ISO 12312-2:2015(E) and produces an orange solar image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94244_EclipSmart_Solar_Filter_Schmit-Cassegrain_8_1.jpg?v=1673894429\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT and EdgeHD complete product view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Celestron 8-Inch SCT and EdgeHD Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 225mm internal diameter is designed for the compatible Celestron telescope families listed below. Do not assume compatibility from nominal aperture alone; confirm the actual front-cell dimensions and secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94227_EclipSmart_8SC_Filter_2.jpg?v=1673894429\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT \/ EdgeHD designed for celestron 8-inch sct and edgehd models 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 can show the solar disc, larger sunspots and eclipse progress in visible white light. It is not a hydrogen-alpha system and does not reveal chromosphere or prominence detail in the way a dedicated H-alpha solar telescope can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94227_EclipSmart_8SC_Filter_3.jpg?v=1673894429\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT \/ EdgeHD 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 secure the housing. Fit and test it before pointing towards the Sun, cover or remove finder devices, and confirm that wind or contact cannot dislodge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94227_EclipSmart_8SC_Filter_4.jpg?v=1673894429\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT \/ EdgeHD 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\u003eCelestron specifies American Paper Optics scratch-resistant polymer meeting ISO 12312-2:2015(E). The standard claim applies only while the complete filter remains undamaged and is used according to the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/94227_EclipSmart_8SC_Filter_5.jpg?v=1673894429\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT \/ EdgeHD 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\u003eInspect the film, housing and straps in good light. Do not use the filter if any part is scratched, punctured, torn, loose or separated. Discard a damaged solar filter rather than attempting 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\/94227_EclipSmart_8SC_Filter_6.jpg?v=1673894429\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8-Inch SCT \/ EdgeHD 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\u003eC8 optical tube assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-inch EdgeHD optical tube assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNexStar 8SE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNexStar Evolution 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNexStar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNexStar Evolution 8 HD 60th Anniversary limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced VX 8-inch SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCGEM II 8-inch SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCGEM II 8-inch EdgeHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCPC GPS XLT 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCPC Deluxe 8 EdgeHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCGX 8-inch SCT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCGX 8-inch EdgeHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegacy CGEM 8-inch SCT and EdgeHD\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 8-inch SCT and EdgeHD telescopes\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 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD 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;\"\u003e176mm (6.93 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;\"\u003e235mm (9.25 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;\"\u003e225mm (8.86 inches; Celestron’s current page also displays 9.25 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;\"\u003e32mm (1.26 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;\"\u003e121g (4.27oz)\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":55643747058040,"sku":"94244-CGL","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/01-official-celestron_e3575b95-808d-46c3-ac7e-ab2421ec7a28.jpg?v=1787999035","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/celestron-eclipsmart-8-inch-sct-edgehd-solar-filter","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}