Baader Planetarium Solar / Eclipse Viewer AstroSolar® Silver/Gold

Safely Observe Partial Eclipses and Sunspots

These viewers are designed for one purpose: to let you look directly at the Sun with your own eyes, safely. During a solar eclipse, you can follow the entire event as the Moon slowly covers the Sun, from first contact to the final moments before totality. Between eclipses, the viewers are sharp enough to reveal large, complex sunspots without any magnification, and the graphics printed on the viewers illustrate solar phenomena, making them an educational tool for groups.

AstroSolar Silver/Gold Film: The Baader Planetarium Difference

Unlike many eclipse glasses that use black polymer, Baader uses their own German-made AstroSolar® Silver/Gold film. This material is a double-sided, metal-coated film that provides a perfectly sharp and clear image of the Sun, free from the double images or internal reflections common in lesser, laminated materials. The result is a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing view of the Sun in its natural, neutral color.

AstroSolar Silver/Gold vs. Black Polymer Films

The primary advantage of Baader's AstroSolar® film lies in its construction. Black polymer films absorb solar energy, while the reflective metallic layers on AstroSolar film block harmful infrared radiation much more effectively. This reflective property keeps your eyes cooler and more comfortable during observation.

• Image Sharpness: The non-laminated, double-coated AstroSolar film produces a significantly sharper image compared to layered polymer films, which can create soft or ghosted images.
• Color Rendition: Instead of an unnatural orange or red-tinted view, the Silver/Gold film presents the Sun in a neutral white, allowing for a more authentic visual experience.
• Scratch Resistance: The film is engineered to be more resistant to damage from normal handling than telescope-grade solar film, ensuring greater durability in group settings and for its intended use.

Critical Safety Warning: For Direct Visual Use Only

These Solar Viewers are strictly for use with your unaided eyes. Never attempt to use them in front of a telescope, a pair of binoculars, a camera lens, or any other optical device. Concentrated sunlight from an objective lens will destroy the filter instantly and cause permanent, irreversible eye damage or blindness. For safe magnified solar viewing, you must use a dedicated solar filter designed to cover the front aperture of your instrument.