Accessoires solaires
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.
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Baader Planetarium Solar Diaphragm 13mm - 113mm, stepless adjustable
Steplessly Adjustable Aperture: 13mm to 113mm Ideal for Optimizing Solar Views in Refractors DIY Mounting Pattern: Four M3 threads Standard Pitch ...
Afficher tous les détailsBaader Planetarium Solar Projection Screen (BSPS)
Safe, Enclosed Solar Projection Ideal for Group Viewing and Public Outreach Observe Sunspots, Limb Darkening, and Eclipses Compatible with T-2 Eye...
Afficher tous les détailsBaader Planetarium Solar Shade with 2" drilled hole
Blocks stray sunlight to improve contrast Reduces heat buildup around the eyepiece Installs between any 2-inch threaded accessories Features a 2-i...
Afficher tous les détailsBaader Planetarium Solar Shade with M68 drilled hole
Protects Imaging Equipment from Solar Heating Clamps Securely Between Any M68 Threads Reduces Tube Currents and Thermal Instability Lightweight an...
Afficher tous les détailsBaader Planetarium Solar Shade with T-2 Drilled Hole
T-2 Thread-Through Design Installs Between Any T-2 System Components Shields Equipment from Direct Solar Radiation Reduces Internal Reflections an...
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Baader Planetarium TZ-3S Telecentric System T-2 for SunDancer II and more
Baader Planetarium TZ-3S Telecentric System T-2 for SunDancer II and more
3x Achromatic Telecentric System Delivers a Parallel Light Beam for H-alpha Filters Illuminates a 27.5mm Image Circle 96mm Working Distance from T...
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Baader Planetarium TZ-4S Telecentric System T-2 for SunDancer II and more
Baader Planetarium TZ-4S Telecentric System T-2 for SunDancer II and more
Creates a parallel beam of light required for H-alpha solar filters Higher magnification factor for using solar filters on faster telescopes Maint...
Afficher tous les détailsBaader Télécompresseur SolarSpectrum 0.7x - 2"
Monté sur le côté oculaire du filtre SolarSpectrum et réduit la distance focale étendue du système télécentrique vers le bas d'un facteur de 0,7 ...
Afficher tous les détailsBaader Télécompresseur SolarSpectrum Grade de Recherche 0.4x - 2"
Comme le télécentrique TZ-3, le télépresseur RG 0.4x dispose d'une ouverture claire de 46 mm, parfaitement adapté même aux grands filtres H-alpha...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar 0.33X Tilt Reducer
0.33X Focal Reduction Factor Designed for the Daystar Combo Quark Filter Enables Full-Disk Solar Imaging with Small Sensors Reduces Exposure Times...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar 0.60X Tilt Reducer
Reduces focal length by a factor of 0.6x for wider solar views Brightens the image for significantly shorter exposure times Integrated tilt mechan...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Adaptateur Femelle 2" pour Quantum
Adaptateur femelle 2" pour filtres Quantum, ATM ou University.
Daystar Adaptateur d'Objectif Canon vers Quark
ADAPTATEUR D'OBJECTIF D'APPAREIL PHOTO REFLEX POUR QUARK : Transforme votre objectif SLR en un télescope Hydrogen Alpha ! - Pour objectifs CANON. ...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Combo Combo Kit
Modular Combo Quark accessory system — choose the kit that fits your setup Two telecentric barlows (2.8X and 4.3X) with 13 internal baffles each T...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Combo QUARK 4.3X Telecentric Barlow
4.3X Telecentric Barlow Optimized for Daystar Combo Quark H-alpha Filters Designed for F/5 to F/9 Refractors Maximizes Surface Contrast Enables Fu...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Porte-Oculaire pour Quark - 2"
Ce porte-oculaire de 2" se visse dans le haut de votre Quark après avoir retiré l'adaptateur de 1,25" qui est livré en standard avec chaque Quark.
Daystar Flat Cap Diffuser for Solar Imaging
Creates Uniform Flat Fields for Solar Imaging Spun Aluminum Mounting Ring for Durability High-Quality Polymer Diffuser Available for Telescope Tub...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Coulant Doré de 1.25"
Daystar Front Gold Side 1.25" Embout de tube de traction
Daystar Coulant Doré de 2" - Filetage T
GM2DT : museau de tube de traction latéral doré à l'avant avec filetages en T mâles et museau de tube de traction mâle de 2 pouces. Convient à l'a...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Bague Côté Avant Doré SCT à T - Bague Jingly
Convient aux quantiques. Possède des filetages mâles en T et une bague SCT femelle. Convient à la plaque avant Q3GWTF Gold (ci-dessus) Se monte su...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Plaque de Montage Dorée pour Powermate 4X
Pour adapter le TeleVue 4X Powermate aux filtres Quantum ou ION. Rend votre train d'optique beaucoup plus court. Aucun adaptateur PMT requis. Dévi...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Réducteur de Focale Photographique 0.5x/0.33X - 2" à T-2(M)
Le réducteur de focale d'imagerie de DayStar peut vous donner plus de champ de vision dans vos images. Monture en T de 2 ", avec tube d'extension ...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Adaptateur d'Objectif Nikon vers Quark
ADAPTATEUR D'OBJECTIF D'APPAREIL PHOTO REFLEX POUR QUARK : Transforme votre objectif SLR en un télescope Hydrogen Alpha ! - Pour objectifs NIKON. ...
Afficher tous les détailsDaystar Ensemble de Plaques Q34XGF et Q34XRD2
Pour adapter le TeleVue 4X Powermate aux filtres Quantum ou ION. Rend votre train d'optique beaucoup plus court. Aucun adaptateur PMT requis. Comp...
Afficher tous les détailsSupporting 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.