Baader ASTF Instruction Manual

Baader ASTF Instruction Manual

Solar filter for telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, camera- and tele-lenses

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ASBF
AstroSolar
Binocular
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
for telescopes, spotting scopes,
binoculars, camera- and tele-lenses
ASSF
AstroSolar
Filter
ASTF
AstroSolar
Spotter
Filter
BDSF
Baader
Digital
Solar Filter
O R I G I N A L
O R I G I N A L
BAADER
BAADER
Telescope
Filter
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Summary of Contents for Baader ASTF

  • Page 1 O R I G I N A L O R I G I N A L BAADER BAADER ASTF AstroSolar Telescope Filter ASSF AstroSolar Spotter Filter ASBF AstroSolar Binocular Filter BDSF Baader...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Baader Planetarium product. For the proper use of your Baader Solar Filter, please read this instruction manual thoroughly before starting to work with the Solar Filter. Keep this User’s Guide available for future...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Table of contents ASTF / BDSF (AstroSolar Telescope Filter) SCOPE OF SUPPLY ............4 ASTF / BDSF Scope of Supply ® ASTF / BDSF (AstroSolar Telescope Filter) ...... 5 As you unpack your Baader Solar ® ASSF (AstroSolar Spotting Scope Filter) ......6 Filter, check the list below and make ®...
  • Page 4: Assf (Astrosolar Spotting Scope Filter)

    Binocular Filter) ASSF Scope of Supply ASBF Scope of Supply As you unpack your Baader Solar As you unpack your Baader Solar Filter, check the list below and make Filter, check the list below and make sure that all items shown above are sure that all items shown above are included.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Appendix B of this manual.  For additional general notes regarding the safe use of Do not use Baader Solar Filters if you do not feel well ® AstroSolar film please visit: www.astrosolar.com/en/...
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    EN ISO 12312- solar viewing without telescope, binocular or camera optics, inquire for our EN ISO 12312-2:2015 ® (ASTF and BDSF: page 5 / ASSF: page 6 / ASBF: page 7) of 2:2015 certified eclipse shades equipped with AstroSolar Silver/Gold Film.
  • Page 7: Sliding Fastener Bolts

    3.3.2 Place black sliding washers in parallel to the milled surfaces on the lower part of the sliding fastener Parallel: (For ASTF / BDSF you can choose between the inner and the outer long holes in order to reach different clamping areas.
  • Page 8 Phillips screw to avoid it from rotating while fastening the bolt. Only for the ASTF / BDSF Bolts with 20mm diameter: Each bolt (with the safety straps already attached) must be mounted with one additionally supplied stainless steel washer. Washers are to be fitted onto the M4 screw between the centering bolt and the white front ring.
  • Page 9: Attaching The Filter Onto Your Optics

    The safety straps are hanging loosely from the bolts. 3.3.7 Only applies to ASTF / BDSF: Cover the open hole on top with the supplied rubber plug. 4.2 Peel off the carrier film to reveal the sticky bottom of the Velcro tape.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Pollen grains as well as likewise acidic finger prints may need to be removed most carefully with the help of mild Baader Optical Wonder Fluid. A certain amount of dust is no...
  • Page 11: Exchanging Astrosolar ® Film

    5.2.1 Each sheet of film is being cemented in our factory onto However - heavy wind movement as well as dirt or pollen as a white (ASTF / BDSF) or black (ASSF/ASBF) plastic well as their removal procedure itself may lead to the formation ring, by using a special variant of temperature resistant of small pinholes in the metallization.
  • Page 12: Handling And Storage

    We suggest storing the filter in the supplied cardboard box in a features injection molded rubber grip-faces, shaped to safe and dry place. If you wish to store your Baader Solar Filter easily slide onto any telescope tube - but to come off very fully mounted we recommend use of a closed plastic con- hard.
  • Page 13: Astf / Bdsf (Astrosolar ® Telescope Filter)

    Baader Solar Filters are available in 3 categories with a total of  Index scale provided beside each adjustment slot - 21 filter sizes: adjacent to each sliding fastener, for fast and repeatable adjustment of the filter cell onto different telescope tubes.
  • Page 14: Appendix B: Quality Information

    Mammendorf / Germany. ASSF 50 to 115 packages come with three centering bolts of 13mm Boxes are sealed with a clear Baader logo mark. Any seeming diameter and 24mm length. imperfections like ripples, dents, or even very small pinholes are...
  • Page 15: Folds, Ripples, Creases

    Before each use carefully inspect your filter for mechanical damages, broad scratches, streaks, extensive wipe marks and other quality degrading influences: ® ASTF / ASSF / ASBF (AstroSolar Safety Film 5.0): by holding it very briefly at arms length towards the Sun. ®...
  • Page 16: Appendix C: Clamping Range

    Photo Film 3.8 / Din-A4 (20x30cm) ® # 2459278 AstroSolar Photo Film 3.8 / Din-A4 (20x30cm) outer Tube diameter Do not fit filter onto inner SC tube diameter Example: ASTF 100 Newtonian with 10mm bolts outer Tube inner Tube diameter diameter Refractor outer Tube...
  • Page 17 Read all about AstroSolar Film at: .com Do you need more filters for other optics? Always find the correct Baader Solar Filter with our Baader Solar Filter Finder Tool: www.astrosolar.com/baader-solar-filter Producing Solar Safety Films for 25 Years BAADER PLANETARIUM Zur Sternwarte • D-82291 Mammendorf • Tel. +49 (0) 8145 / 8089-0 • Fax +49 (0) 8145 / 8089-105...

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