Nasa list of solar filter companies

Where are our solar filters made?

Tens of thousands of our solar filters and millions of our eclipse viewers are in use worldwide. All filters are made in the U.S. Please see our Ordering Information page for up to date product availability and payment options.

Who uses a solar filter?

Other professional users include: ABC, BBC, CBS, NBC, CNN, NOVA, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and most major universities and observatories throughout the world. We use the latest technology for manufacturing and developing new products. Tens of thousands of our solar filters and millions of our eclipse viewers are in use worldwide.

What is a solar filter for optics?

Solar filters for optics are meant to go over the aperture, i.e., the front opening, and should be used only by experienced observers. We have intentionally randomized these listings \so as not to give an unfair advantage to companies whose names put them near the top of alphabetized lists.

What is a special-purpose solar filter?

"Special-purpose" means designed exclusively for looking directly at the everyday Sun. Filters for direct viewing of the Sun are typically sold in the form of wearable “eclipse glasses” or as solar viewing cards (typically the size of 3-by-5-inch index cards) that you hold in your hand.

Are aperture solar filters safe?

AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force members and other astronomers have extensive experience safely using aperture solar filters to observe the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun, and the suppliers we're familiar with are already on our list. If you're not on our list, how do you convince us that your products are safe?

Do I need to remove the solar filter?

You must remove the filter if you want to shoot any pictures during totality! The filter is only for use during the partial phases of the eclipse or when no eclipse is happening. Sources of a similar device: East Fox Studio, Tember Camera Solar Filter / Rezos LLC.