TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019solar filters for binocularsFor my cheapo Bushnell Ensign 7x50 binoculars, I made some simple solar filters. For some time I had wanted proper filters for the binoculars but never got around to buy some baader film. Then, one day, after the 2017 solar eclipse, I realised I could easily make some, using an extra pair of eclipse glasses with dual lenses and cardboard frame.
Took a pair of solar eclipse glasses and cut the arms off. Set aside. Rather than take the solar film out of the eyeglasses, possibly damaging the film along the way, I simply cut the eyeglasses in half. Then built the tubes around the eyeglasses frame. They work great.
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And I used a digital camera to photo-document things... Note: One does not need to go to Wyoming state to get the solar glasses.
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019blog links - the buildScattered through the blog proper are detailed reports and updates on the build with some posts showing photos. Reverse chronological order.
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