NOTICE: If you are shopping for the upcoming October and April eclipses, we encourage you to shop early and allow plenty of time for shipping and order processing. The last day to place online or phone orders for the October 14th 2023 eclipse is 10/11/23 by 1pm PST.
The last day to place orders online or by phone for the April 8th 2023 total solar eclipse is March 31st.
Please make note of transit times and choose an expedited shipping service at checkout if needed. Please also make note of stock as we cannot guaranty that out of stock items will be available in time for these events. Our site regularly updates for stock levels and we will do our absolute best to keep our site up to date, however we are expecting an extremely high volume of sales, calls and emails.
Safe Solar Observing
Solar observing is a fascinating hobby that allows you to witness the beauty and power of our closest star. However, it is important to be aware of the risks involved in observing the Sun and take appropriate safety precautions. We'll discuss the best practices for safe solar observing and best products to help you do just that.
The first and most important rule of solar observing is to never look directly at the Sun without the proper protective gear. Even a brief glance at the Sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes. This is because the Sun outputs an extremely powerful amount of light that can cause thermal damage to the retina. This damage can occur without any signs of pain or discomfort, making it difficult to know when a person has been affected.
Solar Glasses and Viewers
One of the most obtainable and low commitment ways to view the Sun safely is with the use of a pair of solar eclipse glasses. All glasses sold by Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes are thoroughly tested by the manufacturers and rated for safe use.
A common question we get is whether children can use solar glasses. There is no definitive answer for this as every child is different and you know your child best. They should be able to follow instructions so that they don't remove glasses while looking up, and glasses need to fit properly for a safe viewing experience. Please consider these factors before using with your child. If you are not certain that your child can use the glasses safely with supervision, there are other fun and fool-proof and safe ways to view an eclipse that you can make at home such as a pinhole projector.
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WHCT - Rainbow Symphony Solar Eclipse Glasses (Single Pair)$0.99 As low as $0.49SKU: WHCT-SOLARGLASSESIn StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
WHCT - Rainbow Symphony Plastic Eclipse Glasses with 2 Paper Eclipse Glasses Kit$20.75SKU: WHCT-07901In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
American Paper Optics - Eclipser HD Plastic Solar Glasses$19.95SKU: AMO-PLECLIPSEBPOut of StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying itemsOut of stock -
American Paper Optics - 2 Solar Snap Camera Filters with 2 Eclipse Glasses$12.99SKU: AMO-SOLARSNPIn StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - Eclipsmart 2x Power Viewers Sun and Eclipse Observing Kit$12.95SKU: CEL-44406In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - Eclipsmart Solar Shades Observing Kit$11.95SKU: CEL-44405In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Shades (Min 5 Qty)$2.95SKU: CEL-44400In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items
Solar Filters
One of the safest way to observe the Sun is through the use of specialized solar filters. Solar filters come in a variety of forms, such as film or glass, and are designed to protect your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light emitted by the Sun while dimming the intensity of the light. It is essential to ensure that the solar filters you are using are specifically designed for safe solar observation.
You'll often hear solar filters referred to as "white light" solar filters. They produce a white or slightly yellow image of the Sun are especially good for observing sun spot activity, and eclipses. White light solar filters come in a wide variety of sizes to fit nearly every telescope or pair of binoculars and are a relatively inexpensive way to observe the Sun.
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Celestron - EclipSmart 3 Piece Observing and Imaging Kit$29.95SKU: CEL-44413In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for Powerseeker 60AZ and 60EQ TelescopesSpecial Price $9.95 Regular Price $21.95SKU: CEL-94220In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Telescopes$24.95SKU: CEL-94252In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ and Omni XLT AZ 102 Telescopes$27.95SKU: CEL-94247In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ and Powerseeker 114EQ Telescopes$27.95SKU: CEL-94248In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for Astromaster 70AZ/EQ and Astromaster LT 70AZ Telescopes$24.95SKU: CEL-94246In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Baader - 50mm AstroSolar Binocular Filter for Aperture 40-60mm - Fits 55mm-96mm$38.00SKU: BAA-ASBF-50In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
NiSi - 82mm Solar Filter Pro Nano UV/IR Cut ND100000(5.0) 16.6 Stops$109.95SKU: NIS-NIR-ND5.0-82In StockFree Shipping Available -
Argraph - Marumi 58mm DHG HD 100000 Solar Eclipse Filter$89.95SKU: MAR-AMDND1058In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 70mm AstroSolar Binocular Filter for Aperture 60-80mm - Fits 75mm-116mm$49.00SKU: BAA-ASBF-70In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Baader - 80mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 100mm-170mm$73.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-80In StockFree Shipping Available -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for Astromaster 130EQ Telescopes$29.95SKU: CEL-94250In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for Astromaster 114EQ and 114AZ-SR Telescopes$27.95SKU: CEL-94249In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for Travel Scope 60 Telescopes$21.95SKU: CEL-94251In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
AstroZap - Glass Solar Filter - Full Aperture 51mm-57mm$96.95SKU: AZP-AZ-1503In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Baader - 280mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 300mm-370mm$180.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-280In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 120mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 140mm-210mm$97.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-120In StockFree Shipping Available -
Meade - EclipseView Film Solar Filter - 143-155mm O.D.$45.95SKU: MEA-627012In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Thousand Oaks Optical - Full Aperture Glass 2+ for Meade LXD-55 AR-6, M-6 APO, Questar 7 - 212mm Outer Cell ID$109.00SKU: THO-8375In StockFree Shipping Available -
Hoya - 67mm ProND 100000 Neutral Density 5.0 Solar Filter$99.90SKU: HY-XPD-67ND100000In StockFree Shipping Available -
Hoya - 77mm ProND 100000 Neutral Density 5.0 Solar Filter$129.95SKU: HY-XPD-77ND100000In StockFree Shipping Available -
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Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter - 8" SCT and EdgeHD$69.95SKU: CEL-94244In StockFree Shipping Available -
Hoya - 58mm ProND 100000 Neutral Density 5.0 Solar Filter$89.90SKU: HY-XPD-58ND100000In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 240mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 260mm-330mm$169.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-240In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 200mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 220mm-290mm$147.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-200In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 60mm AstroSolar Binocular Filter for Aperture 50-70mm - Fits 65mm-106mm$44.00SKU: BAA-ASBF-60In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
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AstroZap - Glass Solar Filter - Full Aperture 86mm-92mm$105.95SKU: AZP-AZ-1508In StockFree Shipping Available -
Orion - 11.63" ID Full Aperture Solar Filter$189.99SKU: ORI-07715In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 180mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 200mm-270mm$132.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-180In StockFree Shipping Available -
Baader - 160mm AstroSolar Telescope Filter - Fits 180mm-250mm$119.00SKU: BAA-ASTF-160In StockFree Shipping Available -
Meade - Glass White Light Solar Filter #400 - I.D. 101mm$189.99SKU: MEA-629000In StockFree Shipping Available -
Meade - Glass White Light Solar Filter #450 - I.D. 114mm$189.99SKU: MEA-629001In StockFree Shipping Available -
Meade - Glass White Light Solar Filter #525 - I.D. 133mm$189.99SKU: MEA-629003In StockFree Shipping Available -
Meade - Glass White Light Solar Filter #750 - I.D. 190mm$229.99SKU: MEA-629006In StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - SolarMax III Blocking Filter BF10$649.99SKU: COR-624015In StockFree Shipping Available -
Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Filter for 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes$49.95SKU: CEL-94253In StockSpend $100 for free shipping on qualifying items -
Antlia - CaK 3nm Filter - 1.25" MountedSpecial Price $255.55 Regular Price $269.00SKU: ANT-CAK-3NM-125In StockFree Shipping Available
Dedicated Solar Telescopes
Solar telescopes are another option for solar observing and imaging. They provide a highly detailed view of the Sun, in particular edge activity like solar flares. Solar telescopes are based on a built-in solar filter and additional blocking filter. Typically the filter is an H-Alpha solar filter which produces a yellow/orange image of the Sun. A secondary blocking filter then offers additional filtering and dimming of the Sun's intense light. Smaller blocking filter apertures are best for visual observing while larger blocking filter apertures provide the light necessary for imaging and videography.
It is important to note that camera lenses, including the ones on your smart phone, are not rated for solar imaging. Focused light from the Sun can very quickly cause damaging heat that can destroy sensitive equipment and greatly intesify light that would reach your eye. You should never look through an optical or digital camera viewfinder at the Sun without a proper filter in place, whether that is a white light filter made to fit your lens or through a solar telescope.
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Celestron - EclipSmart Solar Telescope 50 with Backpack$129.95SKU: CEL-22060In StockFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - 40mm Ha Solar Telescope with B1200 Blocking filter - Feather Touch Focuser$1,426.00SKU: LUN-LS40THa-B1200FTIn StockDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Coronado - SolarMax III 70mm Double Stacked H-Alpha Solar Telescope with BF15 and Case$3,999.99SKU: COR-324006In StockFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - 50mm Pressure Tuned H-Alpha Telescope - B600 Blocking Filter$1,011.00SKU: LUN-LS50THA-B600PTIn StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - SolarMax III 90 Solar Telescope with Richview System and 30mm Blocking Filter$7,299.99SKU: COR-324013In StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - SolarMax III 90 Solar Telescope with Richview System and 15mm Blocking Filter$5,499.99SKU: COR-324011In StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - SolarMax III 70mm Double Stacked H-Alpha Solar Telescope with BF10 and Case$3,799.99SKU: COR-324004In StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - SolarMax III 70mm H-Alpha Solar Telescope with BF10 and Case$2,999.99SKU: COR-324003In StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - PST Personal Solar Telescope Double Stacked 0.5 Angstrom$1,649.99SKU: COR-0.5PSTIn StockFree Shipping Available -
DayStar Filters - Solar Scout 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - Chromosphere$2,495.00SKU: DAY-SS80CIn StockFree Shipping Available -
Coronado - SolarMax II 60 Double Stack Telescope with BF10 Blocking Filter with RichView Tuning$3,149.99SKU: COR-SMT60DS-10In StockFree Shipping Available -
Daystar - Solar Scout 60mm-ds Dedicated Solar Telescope$995.00SKU: DAY-SS60DSIn StockFree Shipping Available -
Lunt Solar System - LS130MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B3400 Blocking Filter and Rack and Pinion Focuser$9,635.00SKU: LUN-LS130MT-B3400RPMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt Solar System - LS100MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B3400 Blocking Filter and Rack and Pinion Focuser - Pressure Tuned$7,868.00SKU: LUN-LS100MT-B3400RPMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Daystar - Solar Scout 60mm-ds Dedicated Solar Scope Kit$1,276.85SKU: SS60DS-KITIn StockFree Shipping Available -
Lunt Solar System - LS130MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1800 Blocking Filter and Rack and Pinion Focuser$8,665.00SKU: LUN-LS130MT-B1800RPMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt Solar System - LS130MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1200 Blocking Filter and Rack and Pinion Focuser$8,250.00SKU: LUN-LS130MT-B1200RPMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - LS100MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1800 Blocking Filter and Rack and Pinion Focuser - Pressure Tuned$6,896.00SKU: LUN-LS100MT-B1800RPOut of StockFree Shipping Available -
Lunt Solar System - LS100MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1200 Blocking Filter and Rack and Pinion Focuser - Pressure Tuned$6,482.00SKU: LUN-LS100MT-B1200RPMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - LS60MT Observer Package$3,290.00SKU: LUN-LS60MT-ObserverMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt - 50mm Pressure Tuned H-Alpha Telescope - B600 Blocking Filter - Feather Touch Focuser$1,234.00SKU: LUN-LS50THa-B600PT-FTMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt - 50mm Pressure Tuned H-Alpha Telescope - B400 Blocking Filter - Feather Touch Focuser$1,180.00SKU: LUN-LS50THa-B400PT-FTMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt - 40mm Ha Solar Telescope with B600 Blocking filter - Feather Touch Focuser$1,080.00SKU: LUN-LS40THa-B600FTMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - 40mm Ha Solar Telescope with B500 Blocking filter - Feather Touch Focuser$972.00SKU: LUN-LS40THa-B500FTMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
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DayStar - SR 127-QT PROM Model Dedicated Solar Telescope - SE Grade$7,995.00SKU: DAY-SR127QTPMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
DayStar - SR 127-QT CHROM Model Dedicated Solar Telescope - SE Grade$9,995.00SKU: DAY-SR127QTCMore On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - 40mm Ha Solar Telescope with B1200 Blocking filter$1,203.00SKU: LUN-LS40THa-B1200More On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt - 40mm Ha Solar Telescope with B600 Blocking filter$857.00SKU: LUN-LS40THa-B600More On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt - 40mm Ha Solar Telescope with B500 Blocking filter$749.00SKU: LUN-LS40THa-B500More On The WayFree Shipping Available -
Lunt Solar System - LS130MT Modular Telescope Observer Package$9,446.00SKU: LUN-LS130MT-ObserverMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1800 Blocking Filter and 2" Rack and Pinion Focuser - Pressure Tuned$5,077.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-B1800RPMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1800 Blocking Filter and 2" FeatherTouch Focuser - Pressure Tuned$5,482.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-B1800FTMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1800 Blocking Filter and LUNT Dual Speed Focuser - Pressure Tuned$5,297.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-B1800LUNTMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free ShippingOut of stock -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1200 Blocking Filter and 2" Rack and Pinion Focuser - Pressure Tuned$4,662.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-B1200RPMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1200 Blocking Filter and 2" FeatherTouch Focuser - Pressure Tuned$5,067.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-B1200FTMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B1200 Blocking Filter and Lunt Dual Speed Focuser - Pressure Tuned$4,880.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-B1200LUNTCurrently Not AvailableDoes Not Qualify for Free ShippingOut of stock -
Lunt Solar System - LS80MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly - Pressure Tuned$3,645.00SKU: LUN-LS80MT-OTAMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping -
Lunt Solar System - LS60MT Modular H-Alpha Optical Tube Assembly with B600 Blocking Filter and 2" Rack and Pinion Focuser - Pressure Tuned$2,236.00SKU: LUN-LS60MT-B600RPMore On The WayDoes Not Qualify for Free Shipping
It's also important to protect your body while observing the Sun. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat if you'll be out under the Sun for extended periods of time, don't forget to hydrate, and whenever possible find some shade or bring some with you. When in doubt, talk to a pro. We're here to help you find the equipment you need to view and image the Sun safely. With the right equipment and some safety precautions, you'll soon find that solar observing is a rewarding hobby.
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