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, […]
Alcor-System’s Continuous Solar Seeing Measurement System (CSSMS) was designed to measure the Sun’s scintillation and compute seeing figure equivalents. It can be combined with all of Alcor-System’s Sky cameras and nighttime seeing monitors. Turbulence (or seeing) is a great concern when recording images of the sky because it can jeopardize […]
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 Baader Solar Continuum Filter is a narrowband photosphere filter for solar observation in white light providing the highest contrast in the photosphere of the sun. The filter is a perfect fit for owners of achromatic refractors. This narrowband filter cuts the spectral range where lens optics draw sharpest and […]
Kendrick Solar Filters are available in a design that offers a built-in sunfinder making centering the sun in your eyepiece a snap. The finder target is visible from both the front and back sides of the filter making centering the sun easy from either end of the telescope. Filters attach […]
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 […]
Baader Planetarium AstroSolar Film is a specialized solar filter material designed for safe solar observation. In his article – DYI Solar Filter Project Using Baader Planetarium AstroSolar Film – Gary Parkerson, Executive Editor Emeritus Astronomy Technology Today, explains how he uses the film to create filters for white solar observing. […]
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 Sun-Geometer Sun Finder for Telescopes is a unique, purpose-built accessory to mount on your telescope to help view the Sun. It is designed to be esthetically pleasing as well as functional. The Sun-Geometer Sun Finder for Telescopes was created by Bob Schalck, an optical research engineer who, for over […]
The Astro Hutech Solar Tracker, Hinode (”sunrize” in Japanese) SG, is an autoguider designed for casual solar viewing as well as photography. The Hinode Solar Guider with a dovetail bar and paddle does not require precise polar alignment, allowing for quick, convenient setup-and-go for public outreach or quick viewing with […]
The Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount offers a highly portable and easy to use mount for Solar observers and eclipse chasers. You no longer need to worry about aligning your equipment the night before or the early morning. The SolarQuest mount is designed to automatically align itself to the Sun with only […]