EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD Telescopes
Turn your Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD telescope into a solar scope! The EclipSmart Eclipse Solar Filter is a must-have accessory perfect for viewing the Sun and eclipses. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, all Celestron EclipSmart products conform to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard. This solar filter is custom designed for Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes. Two hook and loop straps securely hold the filter in place for a safe, snug fit.
Compatible Telescopes:
C8 Optical Tube
8” EdgeHD Optical Tube
NexStar 8SE
NexStar Evolution 8
Nexstar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense
Limited Edition NexStar Evolution 8 HD Telescope with StarSense 60th Anniversary
Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD
CGEM II 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
CGEM II 8" EdgeHD
CPC GPS XLT 8" Schmidt Cassegrain
CPC Deluxe 8" EdgeHD
CGX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
CGX 8" EdgeHD
CGEM 8” Schmidt Cassegrain
CGEM 8” EdgeHD
Solar Safe Technology
EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun.
Important safety note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, torn, punctured, or separated from the frame in any way.
SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING TELESCOPE: Compatible with Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes.
SAFE, SNUG FIT: Two hook and loop straps keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective.
SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing.
GREAT VIEWS AND IMAGES: This filter features an orange tint, producing a natural look perfect for visual observing and capturing images through your telescope.
