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 […]
In this video Mark Johnston, aka “The Astroguy”, provides an deep dive into everything you need to know about how to buy a solar telescope whether for visual or imaging use. He covers broadband, hydrogen alpha, and calcium K wavelengths explaining what you can expect to see with different types […]
The new Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76 is a dedicated 76mm f/8.3 hydrogen-alpha (Hα) solar telescope designed to provide detailed views of the Sun’s dynamic chromosphere. By isolating the Hα wavelength at 656.3 nm, it allows observers to witness solar phenomena with exceptional clarity. Hydrogen Alpha (Hα) solar telescopes are specialized instruments […]
The Buckeyestargazer Shop Sun Finder provides a convenient and safe way to locate the Sun in your properly filtered telescope. With the Sun Finder, you look away from the Sun (Never look directly at the Sun) as you point the finder toward the Sun. The Sun Finder uses pin-hole projection […]
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 […]
SharpCap’s Solar and Lunar Mosaic Tools offer an easy-to-use and powerful solar camera capture tool. It can be used with dedicated astronomy cameras, webcams and USB frame grabbers. A wide range of features makes SharpCap suitable for many types of astro-imaging including Planetary, Lunar, Solar, Deep Sky and EAA (Electronically […]
The Vespera Solar Filter adds to the versatility of the Vespera observing station by providing the ability to observe the Sun. The filter allows you to observe sunspots that show the intensity of the Sun’s activity. When using the Vespera Solar Filter with Vespera’s Solar Mode you can observe the […]
The book “Solar Astronomy: Observing, Imaging & Studying the Sun” is a revised and extended English translation of the French book “Astronomie Solaire” which has been a great success in France since 2018 and has been translated by Ken M. Harrison and Peter Zetner. The goal of the book is, […]