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Glass solar filter question - do they expire?

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#1 ant888nsmb2

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Posted 06 April 2024 - 11:24 PM

Hi all, I have a glass solar filter that came with my Orion 10 inch Dobsonian I bought 2 years ago in almost-mint condition. It's the type that screws on the end of the optical tube. I don't know exactly when it was made, probably 10 years old. I was trying to make sure these don't expire to use in the upcoming eclipse. I've read as long as there's no peeling or pinholes it should be fine, right?

Thanks in advance. Happy observing.


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Posted 07 April 2024 - 09:03 AM

As long as there are no scratches, pinholes or peeling you should be good.


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Posted 07 April 2024 - 09:09 AM

Yea, just hold it up to the Sun and if no bright spots, then it's good.


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#4 ant888nsmb2

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Posted 07 April 2024 - 11:45 PM

Thanks guys. If there's pinholes am I able to patch them? I heard I can use nail polish or black marker to cover them from the inside

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#5 ant888nsmb2

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Posted 08 April 2024 - 03:44 PM

Update: solar filter worked great and got a great view of the eclipse with my 10 inch Dobsonian. sunspots looked awesome 


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