The DayStar Quark is a cutting-edge hydrogen-alpha (H-alpha) solar filter that converts standard refractor telescopes into high-performance tools for solar observation. Unlike conventional front-mounted solar filters, the Quark attaches to the eyepiece end, enabling seamless integration with various refractor sizes without requiring additional adapters. This innovative design offers both versatility […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
iOptron’s SkyHunter is an ultra-compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount and using the SkyHunter mount for solar imaging or viewing is a great way to get that perfect image or video of the Sun. Building on the success of the iOptron Cube AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter mount takes a giant next […]
The DayStar FlatCap is a Gaussian diffuser that is temporarily installed over the front of your telescope when taking flat field reference images. By strongly blurring the Sun, the only details you will see in the reference image are from defects in your imaging train that can be removed in […]
The NOAA hasan amazing video showing the time-lapse off the Sun and sunspots starting from the beginning of Solar Cycle 25. As the NOAA team notes in a recent article, “In case you missed it, Solar Cycle 25 has ramped up much faster than scientists predicted producing more sunspots and eruptions […]
NASA’s Solar Eclipse Map offers an opportunity to plan where you will be for the upcoming annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, and total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. These two solar eclipses are unique in that they will cross the United States in two consecutive years. On October 14, […]
The upcoming 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses have generated a lot of interest in solar equipment such as the Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount. And to learn more about the capabilities and use of the mount the Sky-Watcher team offers an in depth video overview on its What’s Up Webcast. The full […]
Solar Snap is a new solar eclipse smart phone solar filter that that was developed by former Hubble Space Telescope Astronomer, Dr. Doug Duncan. The Solar Snap kit includes solar eclipse-viewing lenses designed specifically for use with smartphones along with the Solar Snap app offered in an iOS version on […]
A new video demonstrating solar eclipse convection clouds has been released by Gordon Telepun, the publisher of the Solar Eclipse Timer App and a new e-book titled “Eclipse Day – 2024 and More! How to enjoy, observe and photograph a total solar eclipse.” This video overlays a special colorized GOES […]
To a beginner or the beginning user pressure tuning a Lunt telescope may seem like a complicated process, but like anything – to master it you only need a little time and patience – and of course sunny skies!. In the video below, the Lunt team demonstrates how to perfectly […]