Solar Filters

Safely observe the Sun with Explore Scientific’s solar filters, designed to protect your eyes and equipment while revealing stunning solar details. Our Sun Catcher Variable Large Aperture Solar Filters are available in sizes to fit telescopes from 70mm up to 12-inch SCTs, allowing you to observe features like sunspots and granulation. For smaller telescopes, the Solar Filter/Sun Shade for Galileoscope Refractor Telescope STEM Kit offers a lightweight solution. Additionally, the Unistellar Smart Solar Filter provides a seamless solar observing experience for Unistellar telescope users. All filters meet or exceed ISO12312-2 safety standards for direct solar observation.