Celestron EclipSmart 8 Inch SCT Solar Filter

Further details

Instantly transform your normal Celestron 8" Schmidt Cassegrain (8" SCT) and Celestron 8" EdgeHD telescopes into a white light solar telescope (for a complete list of 8" compatible telescopes see our description section). ISO compliant solar safe film protects your eyes when viewing the sun, Solar film produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing. Designed like the telescope’s lens cap for a snug fit, each filter includes two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for safely securing your solar filter in place

Enhance your viewing experience with Celestron's EclipSmart Solar Filter for Celestron 8” telescopes. With two Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for added safety, you can be assured that the solar filter cannot be accidentally knocked off and will provide Solar Safe, ISO compliant viewing.

Compatible Telescopes
Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD Telescope
CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope
CPC Deluxe 800 HD Computerized Telescope
NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
NexStar Evolution 8
Nexstar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense
CGEM - 800 Computerized Telescope
CGEM 800 HD Computerized Telescope
CGEM II 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Telescopes
CGX Equatorial 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
CGX Equatorial 800 HD Telescopes

Solar Safe Technology
EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology providing the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including both IR and UV light, and filters 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct solar observation and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services.

Solar Safe products conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and, AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.

Delivery charge £5.95

Reviews

  Don’t normally review purchases but…  Credit where it’s due, have had a number of purchases from Harrison, every purchase has been faultless and incredibly quick. Will of course be returning for future purchases.  (13/04/2025) Peter - Cobham

  Expensive   This is an expensive item for what it's made of. Hey but "what price convenience and sight" Easy to attach to 8 inch SCT but material is tin foil fragile.  (23/10/2022) -

    Great product,works perfectly.Service was spot on with fast delivery.  (11/07/2022) -

  Excellent product, Excellent service.  Bought this as "retirement present" to give me more to do during the day. Very pleased with fast despatch/delivery. Well designed filter fits perfectly, doesn't look like tacky "add-on\. Works very well. Highly recommended.  (03/07/2022) Anthony Dinnis - Orpington

  Easy to use and very prompt delivery  I ordered the Celestron solar filter in the expectation of a quality accessory for my Nexstar 8se. I was not disappointed, and I was very impressed with the quick delivery. Ii is great to be able to use the telescope in the day time, and not just on a (rare) clear evening!  (10/01/2021) Stephen - East Sussex

    Brilliant for my scope perfectly with good views of the sun. Thankyou  (12/09/2020) Carl - North east

  Works well looking forward to an eclipse  Fits well on my telescope, easy to use, can’t wait for an eclipse to get the best from this filter  (29/06/2020) Victoria - Dover, Kent

  Well worth it.  I bought this for my Nextstar SE8. Quite a thrill observing the sun through the telescope. Great to have something to do with the telescope on long summer days. Service was excellent.  (17/05/2020) Chris Harrison - Essex

  Good addition to the accessory bag  Good fit on my 8 Celestron Evolution HD. Tried it out and managed a good sharp focus on the limbs. Only a few years to wait for the next solar cycle. Well worth the investment.  (18/04/2020) Steve Allen - Wiltshire UK

    Nice fit on my 8" Edge HD and should last a few years. I now know what the sun looks like. Excellent service.   (01/08/2018) Bob - South Wales

  Excellent item  After reading write ups on several astronomy forums, I decided to purchase one. Excellent fit. Good finish. Easy and safe to use. If anyone was undecided if they should purchase one, then go ahead and do so. You won't be disappointed.   (26/01/2018) Stephen Bateman - Kent