Solar Filters & Wedges
Never point a telescope at the Sun without a proper solar filter. With the right one, the Sun becomes the most dynamic object in the sky: sunspots change daily, and in hydrogen-alpha light you can watch prominences lift off the limb in real time. This collection covers every safe way to observe it that we carry, from full-aperture white-light filters to H-alpha and Calcium-K systems and Herschel wedges.
Brands include Daystar (Quark and Quantum), Lunt Solar Systems, Baader Planetarium (AstroSolar and Herschel prisms), Antlia, Celestron, Explore Scientific and more.
Filters
Baader Astrosolar Safety Film OD 5.0
4.75 / 5.0
4 Reviews
Optical Density 5.0 for safe, direct visual solar observation Does not degrade optical wavefront, preserving sharpness and contrast Available in m...
View full detailsBaader AstroSolar Binocular Filter OD 5.0 - 50-100mm
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Optical Density 5.0 AstroSolar Safety Film Enables direct, safe viewing of the Sun Available in 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, and 100mm clear aperture m...
View full detailsBaader AstroSolar Telescope Filter OD 5.0 - 80-280mm
Enables safe, high-resolution solar viewing and imaging Optical Density 5.0, blocking 99.999% of sunlight Available in apertures from 80mm to 280m...
View full detailsBaader AstroSolar Spotting Scope Filter OD 5.0 - 50-150mm
Optical Density 5.0 for safe, direct solar viewing Available in 7 sizes from 50mm to 150mm Fits spotting scopes, binoculars, and small telescopes ...
View full detailsDaystar Quark Chromosphere Solar Filter
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
All-in-one Hydrogen-Alpha solar filter Chromosphere model optimized for solar surface detail Integrated 4.3x telecentric barlow Fits standard 1.25...
View full detailsCelestron EclipSmart Solar Filter - 8” SCT and EdgeHD
4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Instantly adapts your Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD telescope for solar viewing Conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safe...
View full detailsSeestar S50 Replacement Solar Filter
Compatibility: Designed for the Seestar S50 Filter Type: White-light solar filter Bandpass: 580-630 nm Construction: Metal-coated outer surfac...
View full detailsBaader Solar Continuum Filter
3.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Maximizes contrast on solar granulation, faculae, and sunspot details Dramatically reduces chromatic aberration in achromatic refractors Functions...
View full detailsCelestron EclipSmart Solar Filter - 6” SCT
Designed for Celestron 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Provides a 128.5mm (5.06") clear aperture for safe solar viewing ISO 12312-2:2015(E) compl...
View full detailsBaader AstroSolar Photo Film OD 3.8
Optical Density 3.8: Specifically engineered for high-speed solar photography, not visual observation. Enables Short Exposures: Allows for shutt...
View full detailsBaader D-ERF Energy Rejection Filter - 75-180mm
Full-aperture solar energy rejection filter Required for use with rear-mounted H-alpha etalon systems Advanced, hard dielectric IR-cut coatings Pr...
View full detailsLunt Herschel Wedge - 2"
For White Light Solar Observing Provides Superior Image Contrast and Sharpness Integrated Neutral Density Filter for Safe Imaging Designed for Ref...
View full detailsAntlia Imaging Herschel Wedge with CaK 3nm Filter - 1.25"
For high-resolution solar imaging with refractors only: aperture no larger than 120mm or f/5.5 or longer 35mm Herschel prism: a design well known ...
View full detailsDaystar Quark Gemini Chrom/Prom Switchable Solar Filter
Dual switchable Fabry-Perot etalons for Hydrogen-Alpha (6562.8 Å) viewing Instantly select a ≤0.5Å bandpass for chromosphere detail or a ≥0.6Å...
View full detailsBaader Cool-Ceramic Safety Herschel Prism (Visual/Photographic)
2" Herschel wedge prism for white-light solar observation with refractors One-sided Phantom Coating Group anti-reflective coating Ceramic solar fi...
View full detailsDaystar Quark Combo Gemini Chrom/Prom Switchable Solar Filter
Instantly switch between Chromosphere (≤0.5Å) and Prominence (≥0.6Å) views Contains two independent, hand-matched SE-grade Fabry-Perot etalons Opt...
View full detailsLunt B1800 Calcium K Blocking Filter
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Isolates the 393.4 nm Calcium K emission line Bandpass of less than 2.4 Angstroms for high-contrast views 18mm clear aperture blocking filter Fits...
View full detailsLunt B1200 CaK Blocking Filter
Reveals solar details in the 393.4 nm Calcium-K line Internal narrowband filter with a <2.4 Angstrom bandpass Features a 12mm blocking filter D...
View full detailsLunt 50mm Ha Etalon Filter
50mm Clear Aperture Tilt-Tuned Hydrogen-Alpha Etalon Verified Bandpass of <0.4Å Enables <0.28Å Double-Stacking on LS60MT Front-Mount Filter ...
View full detailsDaystar Calcium Quark Solar Filter
Targets the 3968.5Å Calcium H-line Wavelength All-in-One Eyepiece-Style Solar Filter Optimized for F/7 to F/30 Refractor Telescopes Integrated 25m...
View full detailsDaystar Combo Quark Chromosphere Solar Filter
All-in-one Hydrogen-Alpha solar filter for chromosphere viewing Optimized for F/15 to F/30 refractors, SCTs, and Maksutovs Bandpass generally 0.5Å...
View full detailsDaystar Energy Rejection Filter for SCT - 63-125mm Off-Axis ERF Glass
Off-axis energy rejection filter (ERF) for Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes Safely isolates a smaller aperture for high-contrast solar viewing Availa...
View full detailsVaonis All-Sky Filter Bundle for Vespera
Includes three essential filters: Dual Band, CLS, and Solar Dual Band filter isolates H-alpha (656.3nm) and O-III (500.7nm) with a 12nm bandwidth ...
View full detailsVaonis Solar Filter for Vespera
Enables Safe White-Light Solar Observation Designed Exclusively for the Vaonis Vespera Smart Telescope Integrates Seamlessly with the Singularity ...
View full detailsThree Ways to See the Sun
- White light: Full-aperture film or glass filters over the front of the telescope. Show sunspots, faculae and granulation. The safest and most affordable start. See white-light solar filters.
- H-alpha: Etalon filters at 656.28 nm show prominences, filaments and surface detail. Daystar Quark and Quantum, Lunt etalons and double-stack modules. See H-alpha and Calcium filters.
- Calcium-K: Shows the chromospheric network and plages in deep violet light. Best for imaging, since the eye is not very sensitive at 393 nm.
- Herschel wedges: For refractors only. Reflect most of the light away for very sharp white-light views and imaging. See Herschel wedges.
Safety Rules We Follow
- Front of the telescope: White-light filters go over the aperture, never at the eyepiece.
- Finder: Cap or remove the finder, or use a solar finder.
- Inspect before use: Check film and glass filters for scratches or pinholes each time.
- Energy rejection filters: Some H-alpha systems need an ERF in front of larger apertures. We confirm this for your setup.
What We Check With You
- Aperture and focal ratio: Quark-type filters need a specific focal ratio range and may need an ERF. We check your telescope.
- Fit: We confirm the inside diameter for full-aperture filters against your telescope's outside diameter.
- Imaging plans: For imaging we recommend camera, focal reducer or Barlow so the disc fits the sensor.
Solar Filters: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use eclipse glasses on my telescope?
No. Eclipse glasses are for naked-eye viewing only. A telescope needs a filter designed and sized for it.
H-alpha or white light first?
White light is inexpensive and shows sunspots well. H-alpha is far more dramatic and is what makes most people fall in love with solar observing.
Can I put a Herschel wedge on an SCT or Newtonian?
No. Herschel wedges are for refractors only. Reflectors trap heat inside the tube.
Starting solar observing?
Tell us your telescope and whether you want to observe or image. We will recommend a safe, complete setup.