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    How do you guys keep your telescope mirror cool when viewing the sun?
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    Use a filter across the APERTURE of the scope.
    Filter the sunlight before it enters the scope.
    A4 Size, Astro Solar acc solar filters baa Rother Valley Optics
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    Thousand Oaks RG-A4 Solar Film 12 x 10 inch Size acc solar filters tof Rother Valley Optics
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