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Pages: 1 Scott Swords journeyman Reged: 05/28/09 Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge       #5282387 - 06/21/12 02:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am considering the purchase of either the Baader or Lunt herschel wedge in 2" format for visual viewing using a TV-85 scope. I know the price difference is significant, but with the Baader you also get the solar continuum filter. Any recommendations /advice would be appreciated to help me make a decision. If I decide to go with the 2" Lunt I am leaning toward getting the polarizing filter with it. I am not sure if I would like looking at a lime green sun with the solar continuum filter. Any advice is appreciated. Solar continuum or polarizing filter? Any recommendations deciding on which to purchase. Perhaps I should get both. Thank you very much. Happy solar viewing. Post Extras:       frolinmod Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/06/10 Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Scott Swords]       #5282528 - 06/21/12 04:18 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I use the Lunt 2-inch wedge with the Baader T2-15 and either the the Baader 2-inch polarizing filter or Baader 2-inch continuum filter. For myself, I use the continuum filter. When I do public outreach I use the polarizing filter and present a pure white Sun -- otherwise people get confused. Post Extras:       Scott Beith SRF Reged: 11/26/03 Loc: Frederick, MD Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: frolinmod]       #5282636 - 06/21/12 05:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I plan on picking up the Lunt 2" and a polarizing filter when I get the chance. I have viewed through the Lunt (one short session), but not the Baader. Post Extras:       Scott Beith SRF Reged: 11/26/03 Loc: Frederick, MD Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Scott Beith]       #5282637 - 06/21/12 05:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   And Welcome to Cloudy Nights! Post Extras:       Bill Cowles MacGyver Reged: 04/16/06 Loc: Utah Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Scott Swords]       #5282861 - 06/21/12 08:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   They are both very good, I have the Lunt, but really like the ability to view the Sun from the back of the Baader. Bill Post Extras:       Bill Cowles MacGyver Reged: 04/16/06 Loc: Utah Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Bill Cowles]       #5282868 - 06/21/12 08:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I always use a polarizing filter, to adjust for the brightness and also the "lime" one, but I will also switch between dark yellow or red for public Sun parties because people prefer a real looking Sun. Bill Post Extras:       Scott Swords journeyman Reged: 05/28/09 Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Bill Cowles]       #5283190 - 06/22/12 12:54 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I wish to thank everyone for all of the responses you sent me on the purchase of the Baader or Lunt wedge. If I get the Lunt I think I will get both the polar and sc filters. That way I will have the best of two worlds. Again thanks to all. PS - how do you put the graemlins in the post? Post Extras:       Scott Swords journeyman Reged: 05/28/09 Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Scott Beith]       #5283246 - 06/22/12 02:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Scott. Glad to be on board at CN. Post Extras:       michael h journeyman Reged: 09/09/10 Loc: Louisville, KY Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Scott Swords]       #5283482 - 06/22/12 09:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have the new Baader wedge and it is excellent. Nice feature is that it can also be used as a sun finder by using the translucent screen on the back of the unit. The unit stays very cool during use. Not like the older style that got very hot. The contiuum filter is also very nice feature. You can also vary the intensity of the sunlight by using a polarizing filter in your eyepiece and rotating the eyepiece. Post Extras:       Chris Schur Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/11/11 Loc: Central Arizona Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: michael h]       #5283756 - 06/22/12 12:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If you order the P version of the wedge like I did, you also get a good selection of ND filters, which then allow you to select the brightness better espeically if later you try imaging. Yeah, I dont like visual with a green sun either, but for imaging there is no equal! Post Extras:       csa/montana Den Mama Reged: 05/14/05 Loc: montana Re: Baader wedge versus Lunt wedge [Re: Scott Swords]       #5284966 - 06/23/12 09:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: PS - how do you put the graemlins in the post? When replying to a post, just drop down below where you're typing to the "Instant Graemlins", & click on any you wish to add to your post. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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