With the Solar eclipse coming up on March 29th (I know it's only less than 20% obscuration) this is very relevant.
A cheap way to make your own solar filter - follow the link below:
www.baader-planetarium.com/sofifolie/sofi_start_e.htm
If anyone knows of an Irish source for the Baader Astrosolar Safety Film can they let me know.
David Hinds are the UK suppliers but it's difficult to buy from them, they don't accept "foreign" credit cards, and their website only allows purchase from the UK or NI - *$%^!english!
  