Sun filter for Vaonis Hestia

I did not order the Eclipse pack from Vaonis when I backed the project. But I end up wanting to make some solar observation now.

But Vaonis do not sell standalone solar filters for Hestia.

I designed my own, including protective covers.

Note: I also made a protective cover for Hestia's lens. It's available [here](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6700741).

Obviously, you cannot print the solar lens, but you can make one, using some specific film. I bought one on Amazon: [Baader Planetarium AstroSolar filter](https://amzn.eu/d/04JwawbJ). I guess you can use some other similar product.

Just follow the instructions of the sheet provider until you get a 50mm diameter cardboard-sandwich ring with the film showing a 40mm lens in the middle. The process is quite simple but requires a lot of precision and patience. Consider buying white cotton gloves so you never touch the film with your fingers. And you will need wide double-sided tape.

## Watch the pictures for assembly tip