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Filter Safety
Safety - It is widely known that there are inherent dangers involved with observing the Sun.
Meade Instruments has always been, is, and always will be, obsessed with the safety of its
products. A proposed new product is not released until it has been fully proven that it can be
made completely safe for the user. All Coronado instruments are tested and sealed at our facilities
as complete, safe, and working units. Do not attempt to disassemble any Coronado product,
doing so will void your warranty and could compromise your safety. Before each use make sure
your filter does not appear damaged in any way. If you have any doubts please call our customer support. Meade is
obsessed with safety and you should be too.
We recommend you establish a safety checklist for each viewing session, ensuring that all adaptors, filters and
blocking filters are installed and secure before aligning the system to the sun. Make this safety check part of your
observing routine. Never leave a solar telescope unattended.
An additional safety consideration is exposure to the Sun. Always use sunscreen, and wear a hat and long sleeved
shirt while observing.
