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
An aggregation of current solar images from a variety of sources.
H-alpha Solar Astronomy
Nothing in the world of amateur astronomy compares with observing the Sun in H-alpha.
Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024
Although I contented myself to see only a partial solar eclipse, I still had a satisfying observing experience.
Annular Solar Eclipse of October 14, 2023
I was very lucky to see this incredible phenomenon unfold.
Resources
List of books and helpful links related to solar astronomy.