Thousand Oaks Full Aperture Solar Light Filter | Meade ETX-105 | Celestron 4" Refractors | Televue

Thousand Oaks SolarLite Solar Filter – For Meade ETX-105, Celestron 4" Refractors & Tele Vue Telescopes

Tailored Solar Safety for Compact Maks and Refractors

This Thousand Oaks SolarLite filter is built to safely deliver high-contrast solar views through a range of popular compact telescopes—including the Meade ETX-105, Celestron 4" refractors, and Tele Vue refractors in the same diameter class. Whether you’re observing sunspot activity from your backyard or packing light for eclipse day, this filter offers the sharpness, durability, and secure fit needed for peace-of-mind solar observing.

The filter features Thousand Oaks’ exclusive SolarLite film—a material that combines the resolution of glass with the rugged field performance of a polymer. It provides a consistent yellow-orange solar image across the entire aperture, and the felt-lined cell ensures a snug, scratch-free fit on your optical tube or dew shield.

Key Features:

• SolarLite Optical Film: Delivers crisp, contrast-rich views of solar features like sunspots and limb shading

• Rugged & Lightweight: Tear- and puncture-resistant design ideal for field and travel use

• Custom Fit for Multiple Scopes: Sized to accommodate the Meade ETX-105, Celestron 4" refractors, and similar Tele Vue models

• Secure Felt-Lined Cell: Protects your telescope finish while holding the filter firmly in place

• Built for Performance: No creasing, no balance issues, and no compromise in optical quality

Compatibility:
Fits telescope tubes and dew shields in the 4.25"–4.375" (108mm–111mm) outer diameter range, including the Meade ETX-105, Celestron 4" refractors, and select Tele Vue refractor models. Always confirm your scope’s outer diameter to ensure proper fit.

SolarLite Film Technology:
After years of research and development, Thousand Oaks Optical has introduced SolarLite—a new solar film that delivers the optical sharpness of glass with the durability and resilience of a polymer. Unlike traditional solar films, SolarLite won’t develop pinholes or surface scratches that could compromise safety. It’s lightweight, so it won’t require rebalancing your optical tube assembly, and it's built to withstand the rigors of field use.

SolarLite offers a consistent yellow-orange solar image across the entire aperture with excellent contrast and uniform density. Its smooth, flat surface ensures sharper views compared to other thin-film filters that often suffer from wrinkles and creases. Tear-resistant, puncture-proof, and more rugged than any other solar film available, SolarLite sets a new standard for safe, high-quality solar observing.

Safety Note:
Before each use, inspect your solar filter for any damage or defects. Never observe the Sun without a securely attached, undamaged filter in place.