Baader 115mm AstroSolar ASSF Filter, fits 120-135mm OD (ASSF-115)

Description

The current solar maximum cycle will continue to peak throughout 2024 and beyond offering sunspots that will change and morph from one day to the next. Many people viewed the sun for the first time during the April 8^th eclipse and were wowed by the level of activity. We encourage you to continue popping your scope out during the day to observe or photograph the progression of sunspots across the surface of our dynamic sun.

The ASSF family of filters offers a stable and rigid solution for all telescopes, spotting scopes and camera lenses. The AstroSolar® filter material is mounted onto a plastic ring. This ring is mounted onto the aluminum front frame.

If you plan to observe with magnifications above 120x, Baader Planetarium recommends the ASTF filters. The temperature-compensating feature of the ASTF filters will ensure that the filter material expands and contracts with the filter cell as temperatures change to provide optimum image quality.

Safe solar observation and photography with all spotting scopes, amateur telescopes and camera lenses.
Original BAADER AstroSolar® Safety Film OD 5.0, cell-mounted and quality-inspected.
Clear white IR-rejecting front ring with reinforced raised edges along the outer and inner circumference, designed to protect the solar filter material from contact with any sharp metal edge.
Three (3) injection molded centering-bolts with threaded brass inserts to center the filter-cell in front of the tube opening. These bolts come in three different diameters, depending on the filter category (ASTF/ASSF/ASBF). Each bolt features injection molded rubber grip-faces, shaped to easily slide onto any telescope tube - but to remain firmly mounted.
No tool needed for mounting and adjustment of the centering bolts to fit a wide variety of mechanical tube diameters. Bolts made to contact the outside or optional (if appropriate) the inside of the optical instrument tube. Refer to Clamping Range of BAADER Solar Filters (inner/outer) for further details.
Non-rotating sliding fasteners made from aluminum that hold the centering bolts. These metal sliders are equipped with a machined indicator to point towards the adjustment index.

Additional Phillips screws are integrated into the sliding fasteners, so that the centering bolts can be firmly fastened with a screw driver if preferred by the user.
Index scale provided beside each adjustment slot - adjacent to each sliding fastener, for fast and repeatable adjustment of the filter cell onto different telescope tubes.
Black, sliding washers supplied to securely cover the full length of the adjustment slots in the aluminum frame - for blocking sunlight from passing through the filter cell beside the filter area.
Three (3) security straps included, to secure the position of the filter cell with Velcro-adhesive pads. A safety feature to absolutely ensure a secure fit in front of the telescope under any circumstances (ex. gust of wind).
Only for ASTF-filters: rubber plugs supplied as cover for closing unused adjustment slots in the aluminum frame.
Warning text printed onto the front side of each filter cell: Read the Instructions before use.
Cardboard gift box fit for safely shipping and storing the filter.

What's Included

ASSF Filter with apertures 50 – 115mm have 3 centering bolts (13mm diameter, 24mm length)
ASSF Filter with apertures 115 - 150mm have 3 centering bolts (10mm diameter, 38mm length)
3 Safety Straps with adhesive pads
Screws and washers
Instructions

Quick Reference for Astro-Physics Refractors, Binoculars and Finders

Vario-Finder and some binoculars: ASBF-60
90 & 92mm Stowaway dew shield (past and current): ASSF-100, ASBF-100 (flat side may prevent interference if you are mounting on top of another scope)
Traveler dew shield: ASTF-100
130GT & 130GTX dew shield: ASSF-130
130EDFS, 130EDT & Star130ED dew shield: ASSF-130
140EDF27 & 140EDF4 dew shield: ASSF-150, ASTF-140
155EDF, 155EDFS, 155EDT, Star155ED dew shield: ASSF-150, ASTF-160
155EDF, 155EDFS, 155EDT, Star155ED Lens Cell: ASSF-150
160EDF dew shield: ASSF-150, ASTF-160
175EDF dew shield: ASTF-180
180EDF lens cell: ASTF:160
180EDF dew shield: ASTF-180
206EDF dew shield or lens cell: ASTF-200

For additional options or if you want to find a filter for a scope not listed above, check this chart.

For more information, please refer to these documents

Clamping Range of BAADER Solar Filters

Measuring your Telescope, Binocular, Finder or Camera

To ensure proper fit of the solar filter, you must measure the outside diameter of the dew shield or lens cell of your telescope or outside diameter of the binocular or camera lens.
Metric conversion: 25.4mm = 1 inch.

Returns

All solar filter sales are final. Please measure carefully before you place your order so that you order the correct size. Also, pay attention to the diameter of the filter material itself so that you select the filter that you want. For instance, it is possible to order a filter for a Traveler with only an 80mm diameter of AstroSolar® filter material. However you will likely prefer a filter with 100mm diameter of the actual filter material. Review all of the specifications carefully.