The LACERTA Herschel Prism is a high-quality solar observation accessory designed for safe and detailed white-light solar viewing and imaging. Unlike traditional solar filters that block most of the incoming light, a Herschel prism diverts the majority of sunlight away while allowing a small, controlled portion to pass through for […]
The Solar Observer’s Handbook is for the casual backyard astronomer whose been thinking of doing solar observing but needs to know how to do so safely. This guided tour will help you to learn the basics of viewing the closest star to Earth and protect your eyesight while doing so. […]
The Altair Solar Herschel Wedge offers improved cooling for longer use with larger refractors. The Altair Solar Wedge (Herschel Wedge) replaces the normal 2″ mirror or prism diagonal at the rear of a refractor telescope. The Solar Wedge transmits a greatly reduced, safe amount of light to the eyepiece or […]
Using the DWARF 3 Telescope for solar imaging is just one of the opportunities available with the new DWARF 3 smart telescope. As part of the ever growing list of robotic telescopes using smart technology, it is a compact telescope controlled by your smartphone under the control of the DWARFLAB […]
The Acuter Elite H-Alpha Phoenix 40 Solar Telescope is a specialized instrument designed for high-resolution hydrogen-alpha (H-α) solar observation, allowing users to witness the dynamic and ever-changing surface of the Sun. With a 40mm aperture, this telescope provides detailed views of solar prominences, filaments, spicules, and active regions that are […]
The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Ha Solar Telescope is a dedicated 76mm hydrogen-alpha (Hα) telescope with <0.55Å bandpass, featuring Solis Etalon Technology, a Trifid Tuner, dual-speed Crayford focuser, and an 11.5mm blocking filter, designed for high-resolution solar observing. In the video below, the folks at High Point Scientific provide a nice overview […]
Back in 2009, I partnered with Richard Fienberg (American Astronomical Society) to launch Galileoscope as an international cornerstone project for the International Year of Astronomy. These low-cost, high quality telescope kits have been an important instrument for engagement with astronomy ever since. Galileoscope was also selected as an international cornerstone […]
The DayStar Filters QUARK Camera Adapter for Nikon connects your Daystar QUARK solar filter to an ordinary Nikon style SLR lens, turning it into a Hydrogen Alpha Solar Telescope. The adapter can be used with a camera or an eyepiece or any Quark/telescope industry accessories. You can use the zoom […]
The Baader SunDancer II 3x Telecentric System TZ-3S is designed for the entire visible spectrum and can therefore not only be used on H-alpha systems, but can also be used as a high-quality telecentric multiplier that is superior to standard Barlows. Telecentric systems are mainly used in H-alpha filters for […]
Imaging the Sun with a smart phone is something anyone can do. Virtually everyone has a smartphone or other smart devices (iPads, etc.) that offer the ability to take images, video and even time-lapse video. Imaging the Sun with a smart phone or another smart device without any additional filtering […]
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The Lunt 40mm Solar Telescope is the smallest and most portable of the company’s dedicated solar telescope line. This true grab and go hydrogen alpha telescope will deliver excellent views for years to come. One of the best things about this great little, high performing scope is it is priced […]
