>
> > Yesterday afternoon and evening were spent observing the
> > transit of Venus. None of us will ever have this
> > opportunity in our lifetime, unless my goal of immortality
> > proves successful (so far, it's working).
> >
>
> Interesting that it's bright enough for a photo. I thought
> about observing it too but wouldn't subject my Celestron 8
> to the sun without a full aperture filter. Too expensive.
> I guess I'll just have to wait another 100 years or so. :-)
>
I made my own filter, using some film purchased on eBay for $10, a short
length of PVC pipe, and a PVC cap. It works just as well as the really
expensive ones. I used it during the eclipse and need to take it apart and
rework it a bit so that it fits better. I can use it to look directly at the
sun also, which is more convenient than using my welder's goggles.
Chris
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