EclipSmart Solar Filter for 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD Telescopes

Turn your Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD telescope into a solar scope! The EclipSmart Eclipse Solar Filter is a must-have accessory perfect for viewing the Sun and eclipses. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, all Celestron EclipSmart products conform to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard. This solar filter is custom designed for Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes. Two hook and loop straps securely hold the filter in place for a safe, snug fit.

Compatible Telescopes:

• C8 Optical Tube
• 8” EdgeHD Optical Tube
• NexStar 8SE
• NexStar Evolution 8
• Nexstar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense
• Limited Edition NexStar Evolution 8 HD Telescope with StarSense 60th Anniversary
• Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD
• CGEM II 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
• CGEM II 8" EdgeHD
• CPC GPS XLT 8" Schmidt Cassegrain
• CPC Deluxe 8" EdgeHD
• CGX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
• CGX 8" EdgeHD
• CGEM 8” Schmidt Cassegrain
• CGEM 8” EdgeHD

Solar Safe Technology

EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun.

Important safety note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, torn, punctured, or separated from the frame in any way.