10 Best Telescope For Solar Eclipse of December 2025

• A must-have white-light filter for safe observation of the Sun and sunspots without damaging your eyes
• Optical glass filter fits snugly over your telescope's aperture to block 99.99 percent of incoming sunlight so you can view safely
• Glass filter elements are machine-polished and triple-coated with nickel-chromium stainless steel
• Each Orion telescope solar filter includes three equidistant thumbscrews, 4x 1/16 inch thick adhesive foam tabs, and 4x 1/8 inch thick adhesive foam tabs for customized friction fit to your telescope
• Note: All Orion solar filters are designed for use with an adequate friction fit attachment. Thumbscrews should ONLY be used to keep filter securely in place once a friction fit has been achieved

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• Silver - Black polymer is the most common filtering material for observing sunspots and granulation, through telescopes and binoculars.
• These sheets are a quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical, Arizona, a manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years. "Stronger than Mylar with the filtering properties protected within the substrate. Guaranteed five years."
• Make a filter on your own for any telescope / binoculars / camera, and for a fraction of what factory made filters cost.
• The sun will appear in a natural orange color when viewed through your telescope using this filter.
• WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FILTER IS WELL ATTACHED TO THE TELESCOPE/BINOCULARS, USING STICKY TAPE, TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING WHILE OBSERVING!

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• 108mm\4.25" SolarLite Filter for 90mm\3.50" instruments. This filter should fit the following models: C-90, ETX 90, Questar 3.5, Wm. Optics ZS80II ED, Orion Obs. 70 & Astroview 90, Exployer 90 and instruments of similar outer diameter. Part # S4250.
• Please read carefully: 108mm\4.25" is the diameter of the filter. The filter fits like a cap by friction. To be absolutely sure that the filter will fit, please measure the outer diameter of your instrument and make sure that it is not larger.
• SolarLite filters have the optical quality of the glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer (Thousand Oaks Optical Black Polymer). The sun will appear in a natural yellow-orange color when viewed through your telescope using this filter.
• This is a high quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical (Arizona), a manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years. Words of the producer: "stronger than any other solar film on the market. Guaranteed 15 years."
• WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FILTER IS WELL ATTACHED TO THE TELESCOPE/BINOCULARS/CAMERA. IN CASE NECESSARY, USE STICKY TAPE TO SECURE IT. NEVER OBSERVE SUN WITHOUT A PROPERLY ATTACHED FILTER!

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• Aperture: 60mm(2.4"). focal length: 800mm. Focal Ratio: f/13.3. Rack-and-pinion Focuser
• Altazimuth mount with a slow motion control rod for precision tracking means you can easily track objects day or night
• Low (26mm) and high (6.3mm) magnification eyepieces give you variety for any viewing situation & 2x Barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of each eyepiece
• Red dot viewfinder helps you point your scope at objects you want to observe & accessory tray stores accessories while observing
• Includes astronomical software and instructional DVD

Meade Instruments

• 236mm\9.312" SolarLite Filter for 203mm\8.00" instruments. This filter should fit the following models: Celestron and Meade 8" Schmidt Cassegrain and instruments of similar outer diameter. (Will not fit the Meade Light Switch 8" S/C due to the OTA arm). Part number S9187.
• Please read carefully: 236mm\9.312" is the diameter of the filter. The filter fits like a cap by friction. To be absolutely sure that the filter will fit, please measure the outer diameter of your instrument and make sure that it is not larger.
• SolarLite filters have the optical quality of the glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer (Thousand Oaks Optical Black Polymer). The sun will appear in a natural yellow-orange color when viewed through your telescope using this filter.
• This is a high quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical (Arizona), a manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years. Words of the producer: "Stronger than any other solar film on the market. Safe for 15 years."
• WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FILTER IS WELL ATTACHED TO THE TELESCOPE/BINOCULARS/CAMERA. IN CASE NECESSARY, USE STICKY TAPE TO SECURE IT. NEVER OBSERVE SUN WITHOUT A PROPERLY ATTACHED FILTER.

Thousand Oaks Optical

• Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.
• Magnification: Come with two replaceable eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens.3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece. 5x24 finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
• Wireless Remote: Free includes one smart phone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing celestial images.
• Adjustable Tripod: This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for easy traveling and storage.
• Satisfaction: lifetime maintenance. If you have any question about product and service, please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you in 24 hours.

Gskyer

• 152mm\6.00" SolarLite Filter for 127mm\5.00" instruments. This filter should fit the following models: Meade ETX 125, Celestron C-4.5, C-114, C-5, Nexstar 5 and instruments of similar outer diameter. Part # S6000.
• Please read carefully: 152mm\6.00" is the diameter of the filter. The filter fits like a cap by friction. To be absolutely sure that the filter will fit, please measure the outer diameter of your instrument and make sure that it is not larger.
• SolarLite filters have the optical quality of the glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer (Thousand Oaks Optical Black Polymer). The sun will appear in a natural yellow-orange color when viewed through your telescope using this filter.
• This is a high quality product of Thousand Oaks Optical (Arizona), a manufacturer of safe solar filters for over 30 years. Words of the producer: "stronger than any other solar film on the market. Guaranteed 15 years."
• WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FILTER IS WELL ATTACHED TO THE TELESCOPE/BINOCULARS/CAMERA. IN CASE NECESSARY, USE STICKY TAPE TO SECURE IT. NEVER OBSERVE SUN WITHOUT A PROPERLY ATTACHED FILTER!

Thousand Oaks Optical

• 100% safe for solar eclipse viewing
• Special filter designed for direct sun viewing
• Be apart of history - see the total solar eclipse with the sun catcher glasses
• First solar eclipse in 99 years!
• Dimensions: 7.25x16.75x3.75mm
• Aluminum Tripod
• 70mm lens diameter with 350mm focal length f/5
• Two Eyepieces (18x, 28.8x)

Explore Scientific

• Your O.D. Measurement: 8 13/16” (224mm) to 9.312"(236mm)
• Fits: Celestron 8” and Meade 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain; Celestron: 8” Newtonians, C8, C8+, Celestar 8, NexStar 8/8i/8SE, CPC800, CGE-800; Meade 8”: 2080, LX5, LX6, Premier, LX10, LX50, LXD-55, LXD-75, LX200, LX200R, LX200 GPS, LX90 GPS 8”; Discovery DHQ 6” Dob; Takahashi: Epsilon-180ED; Vixen: R200SS, VC200L, VMC200L, VMC260L
• View the sun with your own eyes. See sun spots, solar eclipses, Eclipse viewing
• Solar Filter, Total Solar Eclipse April 8,2024 in the USA.
• I have been building and developing safe solar filters for over 20 years.

Spectrum Telescope

• 2.54" ID filters fit 50mm binoculars with 2.38"-2.5" objective barrels (60.3mm-63.5mm)
• Polymer film filter material in a wound paperboard cell displays high-contrast, clear views of the Sun
• Explore the Sun safely in a natural, yellow-orange color
• Included felt strips are required to ensure a safe and secure friction-fit on 50mm binoculars (binoculars sold separately)

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