Bought this and a solar filter and iPhone holder for the 8/21 solar eclipse. Served its purpose very well.

I really liked this filter. I got this filter with the intention of the Solar eclipse that just occured. I am very happy that I got it and will be using again.

Very smooth operation. I'm happy with it. Haven't had the X problem. It must be in a very narrow range. I've used the filter at its darkest without problem.

This telescope has great viewing capabilities, but i wish i could find the solar filter that goes with it.

This is a great filter. The threaded ring is quite narrow, which I like. This is the second one that I've ordered.

If you are unsure of getting into the hobby, this is the perfect fit,I also got a solar filter and the astro master eyepiece kit! I had to buy another tripod, this one is too short for me.

I used this telescope with a filter to watch the 2017 solar eclipse and was not disappointed. With the filter, I watched the sun spots traverse the sun surface for several days before the eclipse with good clarity. I actually bought a really nice tripod to replace the low-quality one that comes with the telescope and a solar filter to watch the 2017 eclipse, but I didnt mind, because the telescope was so inexpensive to begin with. All of the equipment fits neatly in the backpack that came with the telescope.

Works because it’s narrow to allow access to buttons.