Celestron 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 like the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. 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, EN 1836:2005 A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors. 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. General Telescope Compatibility: Celestron 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD Telescopes Filter clear aperture: 176mm (6.93″) Filter diameter (external): 235mm (9.25″) Filter diameter (internal): 225mm (9.25″) Filter material: Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics Filter thickness: 32mm (1.26″) Solar image color: Orange Nylon safety straps: Two 1″ x 4″ hook and loop straps, Four 1″ x 1″ hook and loop Tabs Weight: 4.2 oz (121 g) Solar Warning Only observe the Sun with ISO-compliant eye protection, such as the filter found in this EclipSmart product. Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or a non-filtered optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never tamper with or remove the permanently placed glass filters in this optic. Doing so is dangerous and will void your warranty. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with its correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present. Never remove your eye protection when looking directly at the Sun during partial phases of a solar eclipse