Solar Astronomy

Blog posts with “Solar Astronomy” tag

WARNING: When observing the Sun, be sure to do so safely! Use only equipment that is designed specifically for that purpose and is produced by reputable manufacturers. Follow their directions closely. Do not improvise your own filter material for solar observing. If you are careless, you risk instant and permanent vision loss or injury.

Current Solar Images

Big Bear Solar Observatory image, October 24, 2014
GONG/NSO

An aggregation of current solar images from a variety of sources.

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H-alpha Solar Astronomy

60mm Lunt double-stack module

Nothing in the world of amateur astronomy compares with observing the Sun in H-alpha.

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Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024

Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024

Although I contented myself to see only a partial solar eclipse, I still had a satisfying observing experience.

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Annular Solar Eclipse of October 14, 2023

Annular Solar Eclipse of October 14, 2023

I was very lucky to see this incredible phenomenon unfold.

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Resources

Solar Astronomy Books

List of books and helpful links related to solar astronomy.

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