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 MLAstro Spectroheliograph is a new, advanced solar imaging device designed to capture high-contrast, narrowband images of the Sun across various wavelengths. By utilizing spectral analysis, it enables detailed observations of solar phenomena such as prominences, filaments, and sunspots. The MLAstro Spectroheliograph works by combining principles of spectroscopy and imaging […]
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 […]
DSLR cameras for Solar imaging are a popular way to image the Sun. Our editorial staff often discuss how to best use their mainstream digital cameras for astronomical imaging. Surprised? Truth is, many of the most amazing amateur celestial photos are captured with mainstream terrestrial DSLR cameras. As with traditional […]
The MLAstro Spectroheliograph is a new, advanced solar imaging device designed to capture high-contrast, narrowband images of the Sun across various wavelengths. By utilizing spectral analysis, it enables detailed observations of solar phenomena such as prominences, filaments, and sunspots. The MLAstro Spectroheliograph works by combining principles of spectroscopy and imaging […]
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 […]