If you tape the card to the table so the edge of the card is even with the edge of the table, then you would have a much easier time with the engineer's rule to get straight and parallel lines for the strips. Remember to stagger the joints where the ends overlap. Take your time, so you get everything just right, or tight.
You get the best resolution in your photos if the filter is not stretched completely. A few wrinkles will not affect the quality of your photos. If the filter is tight and stretched it can affect the real resolution.
you might want to buy these yellow plastic screws that are used to screw on number shields that are temporarily screwed on cars...these plastic screws I use to put the filter cap on the dew cap tight...( they won't damage the dewshield) or use a small piece of duct tape...just to make sure..
But that does not filter enough UV and IR, the stuff that can and will really do permanent damage. Use approved and safety certified solar filter (NOT OUT OF GLASS!!!) or 2-3 sheets of space blanket.
i used bits of double sided sticky tape instead of glue, little blocks of it...I'm not good with glues.......also put the ring on the foil, so not to put tension on it... worked fine too :)
don; t need a finderscope for the sun....look at the shadows on the ground... take the ocular out...to make the field wider,,,, make the shadow as small as possible, that see if you see light, than put the oculair in...
we use polyester pipe caps from a DIY shop, the ones used to top off sewage pipes, use a figure saw to make a nice round hole in it, use plastic car number plate screws screws to tighten it to the dew cap, use tape that is sticky on both sides, use carton rings, like you used the ones you glued... to the foil, because glue and me...not a good idea, my wife will have to scrape me off the kitchen wall afterwards.. basically the end result is the same, a strong cap, that can be put on top of the telescope, safe from wind and fingers of children, weatherproof, with the foil not under tension :)
That can be used as Lunar filter, where you can cut down the brightness when viewing the moon, as sometimes it can be too bright to view, as it is often blind your eyes slightly, However using this step down will reduce the aperture of the telescope andd resulting less detail to be seen. You can make a smaller solar filter to fit over the smaller hole, to view the sun, as you do not need alot aperture, as the sun is very bright, however be warned that making a solar filter and fitting over that small hole is not so secure, I would advise to a full aperture solar filter, much more secure and safer, plus you have the full apeture of the telescope.
Thanks for the video, I may have missed a bit about the solar filter material that you're using. The material I bought has a shiny, silver side and the other side is dark. Several videos I watched said that it's important to make sure the shiny, silver side is facing inward, toward the lens. However, the information label that came with my sheet of 12" x 12" film said the silver, shiny side should face toward the sun. I noticed that your shiny, silver side is facing outward, toward the sun. As I said, I may have missed the info about the film you used. Do you recommend the shiny side toward the sun? Thanks again, Rich
Welcome aboard to MP ASTRO, I used to live at Sheffield but it's been a long time ago, I now live up North in Scotland. Pendle is nice place (when weather permits) with reasonable skies which are quite tough to find round that region of the UK. Don't worry please use these videos to help you through your telescope set-up, doesn't matter what make it is, they all operate the same way and all the advice on the maintenance and care does apply to all makes regardless of quality. There will be some changes and functions which can be different to Skywatcher. However you made a top choice on picking the Orion XT6 , plenty of aperture for good light grasp, I'm guessing it's a non-goto. If so please use this guide make it into a push-goto, you'll learn the skies better plus you'll find quite a few targets to observe... th-cam.com/video/wFhNRvznewo/w-d-xo.html
Martin Pyott Had the xt6 plus for a few days, have managed to use it a couple of times as the sky has been clear. Pendle is usually cloudy most of the time so we have been lucky so far. The moon looks awesome through the scope and we have downloaded a couple of the apps you recommended and have been able to navigate easier....... just need to get away from the light pollution when this lockdown is over!! . Thank you for your help. Cheers 👍
@@Bobbajobb956 thanks for the reply, I'm guessing SkyEye app is working out for your viewing. This is great news, I find it such a great app and it's not cheating which a few people in the community think I'm doing. Really this is great way to learn the skies plus finding great objects to view!! Did you manage to view the Venus and M45 Open cluster opposition from last 2 nights ago, that was a rare treat for me, I just managed to capture it on camera just before the clouds ruined everything. You can invest on a good light pollution filter, you can ask Ian or Adam from RVO, they will be able to help you out. I'll keep you posted for new video content, I'm just waiting for new astro goodies to arrive through the post, so keep your eyes out on my channel. Remember Stay safe and Clear Skies from me!!
Martin Pyott Hi mate, yes just managed to view Venus and M45 open cluster, we are lucky enough to have a decent sized garden with open views but we do have a main road close by and the lights are very bright. Having said that the moon was almost blinding last night so a filter may be on the cards as well as a solar filter. I am very grateful for your advice and the SkyEye app is a must for me and my son, it is not cheating for us who are starting out and want to learn. Hopefully as we get in to it more we may invest in another telescope that is more portable and a goto 👌
None of these DIY filter videos are actually DIY. The white filter is not DIY. We're looking for a way to make a filter from just stuff we might have around the house.
Ok risk losing your eyesight, if you think that Baader Solar film is not suitable, finding an alternative solution is very risky and damn right dangerous!!! You have to buy dedicated solar film or glass from an approved manufacturer to ensure your safety
Great tutorial, thank you from Waterdown, Canada
Thanks for watching!
I finished my solar filter today. I used a lot of your ideas and advice. Thanks for the video!
another great video. Thanks Martin. just what I was looking for
gonna be building one over the next few days
CAN B a professeur of astrology, very well detailed vidéo , Merci.
I use the Tupperware thing too, plus a softplastic baggy.. works fine..
If you tape the card to the table so the edge of the card is even with the edge of the table, then you would have a much easier time with the engineer's rule to get straight and parallel lines for the strips.
Remember to stagger the joints where the ends overlap.
Take your time, so you get everything just right, or tight.
Thanks for the extra tips, that is so handy Don
You get the best resolution in your photos if the filter is not stretched completely. A few wrinkles will not affect the quality of your photos. If the filter is tight and stretched it can affect the real resolution.
you might want to buy these yellow plastic screws that are used to screw on number shields that are temporarily screwed on cars...these plastic screws I use to put the filter cap on the dew cap tight...( they won't damage the dewshield) or use a small piece of duct tape...just to make sure..
i used welding screen (from glas). sun was green but could look at it with eas.
But that does not filter enough UV and IR, the stuff that can and will really do permanent damage. Use approved and safety certified solar filter (NOT OUT OF GLASS!!!) or 2-3 sheets of space blanket.
What do you recomend to do if you cant pull your dew sheld off
Can I use high grade metalised home window tint film that rejects 99% UV and 80% heat?
i used bits of double sided sticky tape instead of glue, little blocks of it...I'm not good with glues.......also put the ring on the foil, so not to put tension on it... worked fine too :)
don; t need a finderscope for the sun....look at the shadows on the ground... take the ocular out...to make the field wider,,,, make the shadow as small as possible, that see if you see light, than put the oculair in...
we use polyester pipe caps from a DIY shop, the ones used to top off sewage pipes, use a figure saw to make a nice round hole in it, use plastic car number plate screws screws to tighten it to the dew cap, use tape that is sticky on both sides, use carton rings, like you used the ones you glued... to the foil, because glue and me...not a good idea, my wife will have to scrape me off the kitchen wall afterwards.. basically the end result is the same, a strong cap, that can be put on top of the telescope, safe from wind and fingers of children, weatherproof, with the foil not under tension :)
what is the use of the smaller hole in the big objective lens cover?
That can be used as Lunar filter, where you can cut down the brightness when viewing the moon, as sometimes it can be too bright to view, as it is often blind your eyes slightly, However using this step down will reduce the aperture of the telescope andd resulting less detail to be seen. You can make a smaller solar filter to fit over the smaller hole, to view the sun, as you do not need alot aperture, as the sun is very bright, however be warned that making a solar filter and fitting over that small hole is not so secure, I would advise to a full aperture solar filter, much more secure and safer, plus you have the full apeture of the telescope.
Thanks for the video,
I may have missed a bit about the solar filter material that you're using. The material I bought has a shiny, silver side and the other side is dark. Several videos I watched said that it's important to make sure the shiny, silver side is facing inward, toward the lens.
However, the information label that came with my sheet of 12" x 12" film said the silver, shiny side should face toward the sun.
I noticed that your shiny, silver side is facing outward, toward the sun. As I said, I may have missed the info about the film you used. Do you recommend the shiny side toward the sun?
Thanks again,
Rich
Thanks for watching Rich, Yes you always have the shiny surface facing the Sun. Baader Solar Film does mention this in their instructions
@@MPAstro Thank you for the confirmation!
@@richpaul8132 Not a problem, I have made video where I have made a solar filter out of MDF wood in my ERF video
Where are you from mate? You sound local to Pendle where I am from, just ordered xt6 telescope to begin astronomy with my son, any tips welcome.
Welcome aboard to MP ASTRO, I used to live at Sheffield but it's been a long time ago, I now live up North in Scotland. Pendle is nice place (when weather permits) with reasonable skies which are quite tough to find round that region of the UK. Don't worry please use these videos to help you through your telescope set-up, doesn't matter what make it is, they all operate the same way and all the advice on the maintenance and care does apply to all makes regardless of quality. There will be some changes and functions which can be different to Skywatcher. However you made a top choice on picking the Orion XT6 , plenty of aperture for good light grasp, I'm guessing it's a non-goto. If so please use this guide make it into a push-goto, you'll learn the skies better plus you'll find quite a few targets to observe... th-cam.com/video/wFhNRvznewo/w-d-xo.html
Martin Pyott
Had the xt6 plus for a few days, have managed to use it a couple of times as the sky has been clear. Pendle is usually cloudy most of the time so we have been lucky so far. The moon looks awesome through the scope and we have downloaded a couple of the apps you recommended and have been able to navigate easier....... just need to get away from the light pollution when this lockdown is over!! . Thank you for your help. Cheers 👍
@@Bobbajobb956 thanks for the reply, I'm guessing SkyEye app is working out for your viewing. This is great news, I find it such a great app and it's not cheating which a few people in the community think I'm doing. Really this is great way to learn the skies plus finding great objects to view!! Did you manage to view the Venus and M45 Open cluster opposition from last 2 nights ago, that was a rare treat for me, I just managed to capture it on camera just before the clouds ruined everything. You can invest on a good light pollution filter, you can ask Ian or Adam from RVO, they will be able to help you out. I'll keep you posted for new video content, I'm just waiting for new astro goodies to arrive through the post, so keep your eyes out on my channel. Remember Stay safe and Clear Skies from me!!
Martin Pyott
Hi mate, yes just managed to view Venus and M45 open cluster, we are lucky enough to have a decent sized garden with open views but we do have a main road close by and the lights are very bright. Having said that the moon was almost blinding last night so a filter may be on the cards as well as a solar filter. I am very grateful for your advice and the SkyEye app is a must for me and my son, it is not cheating for us who are starting out and want to learn. Hopefully as we get in to it more we may invest in another telescope that is more portable and a goto 👌
None of these DIY filter videos are actually DIY. The white filter is not DIY. We're looking for a way to make a filter from just stuff we might have around the house.
Ok risk losing your eyesight, if you think that Baader Solar film is not suitable, finding an alternative solution is very risky and damn right dangerous!!! You have to buy dedicated solar film or glass from an approved manufacturer to ensure your safety
Stop making your videos an hour long, get to the point,
Tough!! Get over it!!