Solar Accessories
Solar observing has its own accessory requirements, most of them safety-related. An unfiltered finder pointed at the Sun is a hazard, a filter that can be lifted by wind is a serious risk, and etalon tuning and blocking filter handling both require the right supporting hardware. David Astro carries solar accessories in Canada, stocked in Canada and shipped worldwide.
If any part of your solar setup is improvised, tell us about it. This is the one area where we would rather over-check than assume.
Filters
Daystar Quantum Front Flat Plate - 1.375"x24TPI (F)
Features 1.375"x24TPI female threads Designed for Daystar Quantum series solar filters Allows for custom mounting to telescopes and accessories Pr...
View full detailsDaystar Quantum Front Flat T Plate
Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downloads Warranty Daystar Quantum Front Flat T Plate The Daystar Quantum Front Flat T Plate is...
View full detailsDaystar Quantum Front Wedge Plate - T-Thread
Enables off-axis solar imaging with Daystar Quantum filters on SCTs Features a standard female T-thread (M42x0.75mm) connection Precision-wedged t...
View full detailsDaystar Quantum Rear Combo plate - SCT/T
Adapts Daystar Quantum filters to common astronomy threads Provides female T-threads (M42x0.75) for cameras and imaging accessories Features male ...
View full detailsDaystar Quark 2"/1.25" Male Silver Snout Pack for Camera Quark or Scout
Provides both 1.25" and 2" male snouts for universal focuser compatibility Designed specifically for Daystar Camera Quark and Scout models Securel...
View full detailsDaystar Quark to C adapter
Direct C-Mount Threading for Daystar Quark Adds 10mm of Optical Path Length Internal Knife-Edge Baffles for Maximum Contrast Lightweight 0.06 lb A...
View full detailsDaystar Quark to C and Quark to T adapter Bundle
Includes both C-thread and T-thread adapters for Daystar Quark filters Provides a rigid, direct-thread connection to eliminate camera tilt and fle...
View full detailsDaystar Quark to T adapter
Connects T-thread cameras directly to a Daystar Quark Adds 10mm of spacing (flange-to-flange) Internal knife-edge baffles reduce reflections Rigid...
View full detailsDaystar QUARK Visual Focal Reducer
Nominal Focal Reduction Factor Designed Exclusively for Daystar Quark Filters Widens the True Field of View Increases Image Brightness for Promine...
View full detailsDaystar Rear Red Side - From SCT Thread to 2" Female Drawtube
Adapts standard SCT male threads to a 2" female drawtube Enables the use of 2-inch diagonals, eyepieces, and accessories Durable, single-piece met...
View full detailsDaystar Rear Red Side - 1.25" Drawtube Snout
1.25" Barrel Diameter Direct Fit for Daystar Quark Solar Filters Red Anodized Finish Enables Use in Standard 1.25" Focusers and Diagonals Descr...
View full detailsDaystar Red Side Plate for Mounting 4X Powermate
Adapts the TeleVue 4X Powermate to Daystar Quantum or ION filters Creates a shorter, more rigid optical train Features a male M48x0.75 thread and ...
View full detailsDaystar Universal Solar Finder
Safe, no-look solar alignment Projects a harmless dot of light onto a target screen Dual mounting system fits most telescopes Includes both a dove...
View full detailsLunt 1.25" Adapter for Blocking Filters
Adapts 2" focusers and diagonals to use 1.25" accessories Specifically designed for Lunt Solar Systems 2" Blocking Filters Features a non-marring ...
View full detailsLunt Adapter T2 to 2" Eyepiece Tube
Enables the use of 2" eyepieces on compatible Lunt solar telescopes Threads directly onto the T2 interface of Lunt blocking filters Internal brass...
View full detailsLunt Backing Plate & Focuser - LS100MT
Official Lunt Solar Systems Replacement Part Designed Exclusively for the LS100MT Telescope Includes Focuser and Backing Plate Assembly Restores O...
View full detailsLunt Backing Plate & Focuser - LS152T
Converts the Lunt LS152THa solar telescope for nighttime astronomical use Replaces the rear pressure-tuner assembly Features a precision 2" Crayfo...
View full detailsLunt PC-USB Pressure Tuner Controller
Automates pressure tuning for any Lunt PT solar telescope Connects and is controlled via a standard USB connection Internal microprocessor compens...
View full detailsLunt SunLock Solar Alignment Finder
Red Dot Sun Finder for safe, precise solar alignment Glass projection plane provides a clear target Internal 3-point set screw system locks alignm...
View full detailsPlayer One Solar Fast Tilter
Fast Tilt Adjustment Eliminates Newton's Rings Simple Two-Screw Control Designed for Solar Narrowband Imaging Standard 1.25" Barrel Description...
View full detailsSVBONY Metal Solar Finder Scope for Sun Positioning
Safely locate the Sun without direct viewing Simple pinhole projection design Durable all-metal construction Compact 68*41*32mm dimensions Lightwe...
View full detailsTelegizmos Solar Observing Hood
Elevate your solar viewing experience with the Telegizmos Solar Observing Hood. This innovative hood is designed to enhance your comfort and viewin...
View full detailsTeleVue Sol-Searcher
Supporting Hardware for Solar Observing
These items make solar observation safer, easier to aim and more comfortable in daylight.
- Solar finders: Pinhole or shadow-projection finders that let you aim without looking through anything. An unfiltered optical finder pointed at the Sun is genuinely dangerous.
- Filter retention hardware: Straps and secure cells that prevent a full-aperture filter being lifted off by wind, which is a real failure mode with serious consequences.
- Blocking filters and diagonals: Eyepiece-end components for hydrogen-alpha systems, sized to the field you intend to view or image.
- Tuning aids: Adjusters and controls for etalon tuning, letting you shift between optimal disc and limb views during a session.
- Shade and observing hoods: Daylight makes screens and eyepieces hard to see. A hood or shade materially improves what you can detect.
- Aperture stops: Off-axis stops for large telescopes, reducing heat load and often improving the image in turbulent daytime seeing.
Why Choose David Astro for Solar Accessories
We check solar setups more carefully than anything else we sell, for obvious reasons.
- Safety verified rather than assumed: We confirm that filters are full-aperture and front-mounted, and that finders are capped or properly filtered.
- Retention emphasized: A filter that fits but is not secured is a hazard on a windy day, and we will recommend retention hardware with any full-aperture filter.
- Genuine components only: As an authorized dealer we supply manufacturer product, which matters in a category where counterfeits exist.
- Compatibility checked: Blocking filters and tuning hardware are system-specific, and we confirm the match before shipping.
- Ships from Canada: No duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.
Solar Accessories in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I aim at the Sun safely?
- With a solar finder that projects a shadow or a pinhole image, or by capping the finder entirely and using the telescope's own shadow to aim. Never look through an unfiltered finder.
- Does my solar filter need a strap?
- Any full-aperture filter that could be lifted by wind should be secured. A filter blown off while someone is at the eyepiece is a genuinely serious event.
- Should I stop down a large telescope for solar work?
- Often yes. An off-axis aperture stop reduces heat load and frequently improves the image, since daytime seeing rarely supports full aperture resolution.
- Can I improvise solar equipment?
- No. This is the one area where improvisation risks permanent eye injury. Tell us what you have and we will confirm whether it is safe before you use it.
Checking a solar setup?
Describe what you have and we will confirm it is safe. Genuine components, Canadian stock.