Can anyone recommend a good visual observing guide/book to the Sun? Something that includes methods of viewing, types of filters to use, explanation of sunspots, physics of the Sun etc?
Thanks
A Sun Ref. book?
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Posted 01 March 2005 - 04:01 PM
Try Solar Observing Techniques by C.R. Kitchin. It gives a pretty good overview of equipment and observing methods. Try to find a used copy for around $14. I'm not sure I'd pay full price for it, but consider it a keeper on my bookshelf.
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Posted 01 March 2005 - 05:39 PM
I just picked this up, but haven't had time to read it yet. It does look promising as a basic guide for those of us just getting started in solar observing. Sun Observer's Guide by Pam Spence
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Posted 01 March 2005 - 06:21 PM
Thanks for that reference, Tom. I don't currently own any books on solar observation and I just now found a brand new copy of that book online for $3. Can't beat that. 
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