What telescope should I get?

What solar filter should I get for my telescope?

• I am considering getting a solar filter for my telescope. I have an 8 inch aperture Orion skyquest dobsonian telescope http://www.telescope.com/control/telescopes/dobsonian-telescopes/orion-skyquest-xt8-classic-dobsonian-telescope I want to get a solar filter but I am not sure which one I should get! I want one that will fit over my telescope. I would like some suggestion on which one I should get. This is one I found on the orion website that will fit my telescope. Please put any suggestions, and I really want answers with specific models or links. http://www.telescope.com/control/accessories/telescope-and-eyepiece-filters/9*25-inch-id-orion-full-aperture-solar-filter

• Answer:

  Astronomy Magazine and Sky & Telescope both did detailed comparisons of solar filters recently, and the highest ratings went to filters made from Baader AstroSolar film. You can buy the film yourself from many dealers and make the filter yourself, or you can buy them ready made in a nice aluminum cell from Kendrick: http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/solarfilters.html