{"product_id":"safety-solar-film-6x6-diy","title":"Safety Solar Filter Film, 6\"x6\" Sheet — DIY Telescope, ISO 12312-2 Certified","description":"\u003c!--FPSEO|v1|20260518|111111011110000010--\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild your own custom telescope solar filter with this 6\"x6\" pre-cut sheet of Thousand Oaks Optical Solar-Lite film — the industry-standard material for safe white-light solar observation. The film blocks 99.999% of harmful UV and IR radiation while delivering a sharp, natural-color view of the Sun, sunspots, and solar eclipses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim the sheet to fit your scope's aperture and mount it in cardboard, plastic, or a 3D-printed cell. Each sheet ships with instructions for safe use and basic DIY mounting tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\"x6\" pre-cut film sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousand Oaks Optical Solar-Lite film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 12312-2 and CE certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite-light, full-spectrum solar viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes safe-use instructions and DIY mounting hints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar eclipse viewing (partial, annular, total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunspot observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary solar transits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic white-light solar astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafe Solar Viewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever look at the Sun through a telescope without a properly mounted, certified solar filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — unfiltered solar light will cause instant, permanent eye damage. Inspect the film for pinholes, scratches, or separations before each use; discard immediately if damaged. Mount the filter securely so it cannot blow off in wind or vibrate loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a finished filter instead of DIY? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-film-pre-mount\"\u003epre-mounted solar filter rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pre-made-solar-filters\"\u003etelescope-specific solar filters\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-solar-products\"\u003esolar product range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FarpointAstro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43342541947033,"sku":"FPSF66","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6639\/8617\/files\/white-light-1-e1497477743883_64f33794-5a6d-4a26-a188-5285bba62423.jpg?v=1693530169","url":"https:\/\/farpointastro.com\/products\/safety-solar-film-6x6-diy","provider":"FarpointAstro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}