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Pages: 1 nomorestars member Reged: 09/04/10 Beginning Solar Observing       #5276217 - 06/17/12 09:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I want to start doing some solar observing. I’ve never engaged in this sort of thing before and was wondering how to do it effectively and safely. I have a TV85 with a StarBeam finderscope. I have the following eyepieces. A 24mm Panoptic, 13mm Nagler type 6, 7mm Nagler type 6, 20mm Plossl, 3.7mm Ethos SX and a 2X Powermate. What’s up with white light filters? I don’t now whether to get a glass one or one made out of Baader film. What type of H-alpha filter would you recommend? How should I protect my eyes? How should I protect my gear? Will my scope heat up? Post Extras:       BYoesle Post Laureate Reged: 06/12/04 Loc: Washington USA Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: nomorestars]       #5276482 - 06/18/12 01:39 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'd advise either a Baader Astrosolar film filter, or any of the Herschel wedges for while light. For H alpha go with an unobstructed Lunt LS60F B1200, or Coroanado SM60 BF15 - double stack if you can affrd it. Using these or other appropriately designed solar filters will ensure your eyes as well as your scope will be fine. Post Extras:       brianb11213 Postmaster Reged: 02/25/09 Loc: 55.215N 6.554W Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: BYoesle]       #5276571 - 06/18/12 04:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I'd advise either a Baader Astrosolar film filter, or any of the Herschel wedges for while light. Try a Baader solar filter first. For visual work the wedge has only a small advatage for many times the price. Avoid glass filters like the plague unless you can afford the Zeiss version ... even that's no better than Baader solar film ... and if you can afford a Zeiss glass solar filter, buy a hydrogen alpha solar filter set for your scope instead. The equipment sold for solar observing is perfectly safe when used as directed. Post Extras:       Andy Devey Carpal Tunnel Reged: 05/06/11 Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: brianb11213]       #5276583 - 06/18/12 04:31 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi I don't know where you are located but I would recommend a visit to your local astronomical society and take a look at some of their equipment first, they will certainly help to keep you safe! I started first with a sheet of Baader filter it is very safe if used correctly and is a low cost way into solar viewing/imaging Have a fish around my website there is loads of stuff on it that may help you. Very best wishes and be careful solar astronomy is extremely addictive! Andy The solar explorer Post Extras:       nomorestars member Reged: 09/04/10 Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: Andy Devey]       #5280389 - 06/20/12 10:06 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What steps should I take to protect my finder scope? Post Extras:       rdandrea Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/13/10 Loc: Colorado, USA DM59ra Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: nomorestars]       #5280615 - 06/20/12 12:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: What steps should I take to protect my finder scope? Keep a cap on the objective. Tape it in place with blue painter's tape if necessary. Post Extras:       Bill Cowles MacGyver Reged: 04/16/06 Loc: Utah Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: nomorestars]       #5280645 - 06/20/12 12:21 PM Attachment (9 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Replace it with a TV Sol Searcher, it is a fantastic and simple Sun finder and probably the cheapest item TV sells, 25 dollars. Bill Post Extras:       nomorestars member Reged: 09/04/10 Re: Beginning Solar Observing [Re: rdandrea]       #5280650 - 06/20/12 12:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Which one of the eyepieces or combination of eyepiece and Powermate that I mentioned having would work best? Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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